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TJS 22

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on December 9, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 9, 2025 · 15:08 UTCLaunch 2025-290Launch no. 7,151 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 9, 2025, 15:08
Launch designation
2025-290
Mission
TJS 22
Vehicle flight ID
Y119

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
199 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.4°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 222025-290ANORAD 66990General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence5,000 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.