Long March 2C | Shijian 11-08

A Long March 2C rocket launched Long March 2C | Shijian 11-08 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
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
Unknown
Long March 2C | Shijian 11-08 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-10-27T06:59:03.000Z
    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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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