Long March 3B/E | Simon Bolivar

Long March 3B/E | Simon Bolivar lifted off aboard a Long March 3B/E from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
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 3B/E | Simon Bolivar cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2008-10-29T16:53:43.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Long March 3B/E is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Long March 3B/E endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Direct-GEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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