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WHDW 09

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on August 17, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 17, 2025 · 14:15 UTCLaunch 2025-178Launch no. 7,035 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 17, 2025, 14:15
Launch designation
2025-178
Mission
WHDW 09
Vehicle flight ID
Y10

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,007 km
Inclination
86.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WHDW 09-012025-178ANORAD 65228China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 09-022025-178BNORAD 65229China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 09-032025-178CNORAD 65230China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 09-042025-178DNORAD 65231China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 09-052025-178ENORAD 65232China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.