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FY4-03

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on December 26, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 26, 2025 · 16:07 UTCLaunch 2025-312Launch no. 7,175 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 26, 2025, 16:07
Launch designation
2025-312
Mission
FY4-03
Vehicle flight ID
Y113

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
191 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.3°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 4C2025-312ANORAD 67246National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology5,380 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.