Long March 2 | FSW-0 3

Long March 2 | FSW-0 3 lifted off aboard a Long March 2A from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 2A
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 2B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2 | FSW-0 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1978-01-26T05:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2A roars off the pad at Jiuquan 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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