Long March 6 | Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17

Long March 6 | Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 lifted off aboard a Long March 6 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 6
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 16
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 6 | Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-09-26T23:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6 lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 6 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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