Long March 2D | LKW-1 (Land Survey Satellite-1)

The orbital flight Long March 2D | LKW-1 (Land Survey Satellite-1) 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 | LKW-1 (Land Survey Satellite-1) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-12-03T04:11:00.000Z
    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. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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