Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Navigation mission Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 delivered its payload into GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Long March 3B
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-06-23T01:43:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 3B 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 GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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