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WHDW 11

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on September 27, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 27, 2025 · 12:40 UTCLaunch 2025-220Launch no. 7,079 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 27, 2025, 12:40
Launch designation
2025-220
Mission
WHDW 11
Vehicle flight ID
Y16

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 11-012025-220ANORAD 65817China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 11-022025-220BNORAD 65818China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 11-032025-220CNORAD 65819China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 11-042025-220DNORAD 65820China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 11-052025-220ENORAD 65821China 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.