Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)

A Long March 2D rocket launched Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
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 (17) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-10-20T07:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Long March 2D is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Long March 2D endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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