Long March 11 | GECAM

A Long March 11 rocket launched Long March 11 | GECAM from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Long March 11
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Mobile Launcher Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 11 | GECAM cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-09T20:14:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 11 roars off the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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