Long March 6A | SpaceSail Polar Group #2

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Communications mission Long March 6A | SpaceSail Polar Group #2 delivered its payload into PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 6A
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9A
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Long March 6A | SpaceSail Polar Group #2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-10-15T11:06:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Long March 6A is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Long March 6A 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 PO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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