Long March 2D | QUESS (Micius)

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Communications mission Long March 2D | QUESS (Micius) delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
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
SSO
Long March 2D | QUESS (Micius) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-08-15T17:40:04.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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