Long March 2D | Advanced Space-borne Solar Observatory (ASO-S)

Long March 2D | Advanced Space-borne Solar Observatory (ASO-S) lifted off aboard a Long March 2D 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
Heliophysics
Rocket
Long March 2D
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 2D | Advanced Space-borne Solar Observatory (ASO-S) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-10-08T23:43:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2D 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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