Long March 2D/YZ-3 | Hongyan-1 & Yunhai-2 Group 01

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Communications mission Long March 2D/YZ-3 | Hongyan-1 & Yunhai-2 Group 01 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 2D/YZ-3
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/YZ-3 | Hongyan-1 & Yunhai-2 Group 01 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-12-29T08:00:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D/YZ-3 roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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