Long March 2C | Shi Jian 8

The Earth Science flight Long March 2C | Shi Jian 8 departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2C, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Long March 2C
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2C | Shi Jian 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-09-09T07:00:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Long March 2C is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Long March 2C endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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