Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (20)

The Government/Top Secret flight Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2D, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology 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 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2004-09-27T08:00:04.000Z
    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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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