Long March 3 | DFH-2A 1

A Long March 3 rocket launched Long March 3 | DFH-2A 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Ministry of Space Industry
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 3
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Long March 3 | DFH-2A 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1986-02-01T12:37:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3 lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 3 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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