Long March 6 | Zhongzi Group 02 (Ningxia-1-02)

Long March 6 | Zhongzi Group 02 (Ningxia-1-02) rode a Long March 6 into space from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Launch pad
Launch Complex 16
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 6 | Zhongzi Group 02 (Ningxia-1-02) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-07-09T11:59:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6 roars off the pad at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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