Long March 2D | Shiyan 6, Jiading-1 (OKW-1) & others

Long March 2D | Shiyan 6, Jiading-1 (OKW-1) & others rode a Long March 2D into space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to 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 | Shiyan 6, Jiading-1 (OKW-1) & others cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-11-19T23:40:04.000Z
    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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