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TJS 23

Chang Zheng 5 launch from Wenchang (China) on December 20, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 20, 2025 · 12:30 UTCLaunch 2025-306Launch no. 7,167 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 20, 2025, 12:30
Launch designation
2025-306
Mission
TJS 23
Vehicle flight ID
Y10

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 232025-306ANORAD 67226General 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.