Long March 2D | Zhangheng-1 (CSES)

The Planetary Science flight Long March 2D | Zhangheng-1 (CSES) departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2D, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Planetary Science
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 | Zhangheng-1 (CSES) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-02-02T07:51:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D 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. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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