Long March 2D | Chuangxin 1-04 & Lingqiao

The orbital flight Long March 2D | Chuangxin 1-04 & Lingqiao departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2D, bound for the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
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
Unknown
Long March 2D | Chuangxin 1-04 & Lingqiao cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-09-04T00:15:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D clears the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2D pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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