Long March 3B/E | Tiantong 1-01

Long March 3B/E | Tiantong 1-01 lifted off aboard a Long March 3B/E from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to GTO.

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 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Long March 3B/E | Tiantong 1-01 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-08-05T16:22:04.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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