Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou-9 & Shenzhou-9-GC

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Human Exploration mission Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou-9 & Shenzhou-9-GC delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Long March 2F/G
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou-9 & Shenzhou-9-GC cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-06-16T10:37:24.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2F/G lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2F/G passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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