Long March 11 | Shiyan 21

Long March 11 | Shiyan 21 rode a Long March 11 into space from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
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 | Shiyan 21 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-12-16T06:17:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 11 lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 11 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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