Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13)

The Earth Science flight Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2D, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Long March 2D
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 2B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1992-08-09T08:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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