Long March 2C/SMA | PRSS-1 & PakTes-1A

Long March 2C/SMA | PRSS-1 & PakTes-1A lifted off aboard a Long March 2C/SMA from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 2C/SMA | PRSS-1 & PakTes-1A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-07-09T03:56:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2C/SMA 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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