Long March 6 | Geely Constellation Group 03

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 6 | Geely Constellation Group 03 on a Long March 6 out of Taiyuan 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
Communications
Rocket
Long March 6
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 16
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 6 | Geely Constellation Group 03 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-09-05T18:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Long March 6 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Long March 6 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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