Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others

The Government/Top Secret flight Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others departed Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 8, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 8
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
201
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-22T04:37:37.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 8 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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