Long March 2C/SD | Iridium 76 & 78

Long March 2C/SD | Iridium 76 & 78 rode a Long March 2C/SD into space from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 2C/SD
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 7
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2C/SD | Iridium 76 & 78 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-08-19T23:01:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2C/SD lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2C/SD 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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