Long March 2F | Shenzhou-2

The Human Exploration flight Long March 2F | Shenzhou-2 departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 2F, bound for 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-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2001-01-09T17:00:03.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2F lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2F 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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