Long March 2F | Shenzhou-1

Long March 2F | Shenzhou-1 rode a Long March 2F 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
Human Exploration
Rocket
Long March 2F
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 | Shenzhou-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-11-19T22:30:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2F 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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