Long March 3B | Chang'e 3 & Yutu

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Robotic Exploration mission Long March 3B | Chang'e 3 & Yutu delivered its payload into LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
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
LO
Long March 3B | Chang'e 3 & Yutu cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2013-12-01T17:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3B roars off the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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