Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B

A Long March 2C rocket launched Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Long March 2C
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 7
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2007-04-11T03:27:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2C lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2C 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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