Long March 5B | Maiden Flight

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Test Flight mission Long March 5B | Maiden Flight delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Long March 5B
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
101
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 5B | Maiden Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-05-05T10:00:27.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 5B 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 LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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