Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1

A Long March 7 rocket launched Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Resupply
Rocket
Long March 7
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
201
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-04-20T11:41:35.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 7 lifts off from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 7 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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