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WHDW 15

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on December 8, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 8, 2025 · 22:11 UTCLaunch 2025-287Launch no. 7,148 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 8, 2025, 22:11
Launch designation
2025-287
Mission
WHDW 15
Vehicle flight ID
Y15

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,010 km
Inclination
86.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WHDW 15-012025-287ANORAD 66953China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 15-022025-287BNORAD 66954China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 15-032025-287CNORAD 66955China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 15-042025-287DNORAD 66956China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 15-052025-287ENORAD 66957China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 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.