Long March 4C | Shiyan 20A & 20B

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 4C | Shiyan 20A & 20B on a Long March 4C out of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 4C
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 4C | Shiyan 20A & 20B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-12-12T08:22:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 4C lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 4C passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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