Long March 3A | Compass-IGSO-5

Long March 3A | Compass-IGSO-5 lifted off aboard a Long March 3A from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Long March 3A
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Long March 3A | Compass-IGSO-5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-12-01T21:07:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3A lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 3A 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. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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