Long March 2C | FSW-0 8

A Long March 2C rocket launched Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Ministry of Space Industry
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 2C
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 2B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1986-10-06T05:40:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2C 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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