Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17

A Long March 5/YZ-2 rocket launched Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 5/YZ-2
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
101
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-11-03T12:43:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 5/YZ-2 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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