Long March 4B | Shijian 6 Group 05

A Long March 4B rocket launched Long March 4B | Shijian 6 Group 05 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 4B
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 4B | Shijian 6 Group 05 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-12-10T00:11:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 4B roars off the pad at Jiuquan 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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