Long March 3B/E | BDS I2-S

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the orbital mission Long March 3B/E | BDS I2-S delivered its payload into the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
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 3B/E | BDS I2-S cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2015-09-29T23:13:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3B/E 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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