Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 1

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 1 on a Long March 2C/SM out of Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Long March 2C/SM
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-12-29T19:06:18.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2C/SM roars off the pad at Xichang 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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