Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6

A Long March 3A rocket launched Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 3A
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-05-11T16:17:00.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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