Long March 2F | Shenzhou-5

Name: Long March 2F | Shenzhou-5
Start: 2003-10-15T01:00:03.000Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Human Exploration mission Long March 2F | Shenzhou-5 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time: Oct 15, 2003
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

Mission timeline

2003-10-15T01:00:03.000Z
Liftoff
Long March 2F roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Max-Q
The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
Main engine cutoff (MECO)
MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
Stage separation
Clean stage separation confirmed.
Second-stage ignition
The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
Orbit insertion
Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
Mission success
All mission objectives achieved.