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TJS 20

Chang Zheng 5 launch from Wenchang (China) on October 23, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2025 · 14:30 UTCLaunch 2025-238Launch no. 7,098 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2025, 14:30
Launch designation
2025-238
Mission
TJS 20
Vehicle flight ID
Y9

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
189 km
Inclination
16.4°
Payload mass to orbit
10.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 202025-238ANORAD 66142General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence10.0 tIn 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.