Long March 8 (Core Only) | Hainan-1 to 4 & others

Long March 8 (Core Only) | Hainan-1 to 4 & others lifted off aboard a Long March 8 (Core Only) from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Long March 8 (Core Only)
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
201
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 8 (Core Only) | Hainan-1 to 4 & others cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-02-27T03:06:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 8 (Core Only) roars off the pad at Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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