Long March 5 | Chang'e 5

Long March 5 | Chang'e 5 rode a Long March 5 into space from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Long March 5
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
101
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Long March 5 | Chang'e 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-11-23T20:30:21.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 5 roars off the pad at Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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 LO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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