May 5, 2020 10:00 am
Maiden Flight
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Long March 5B
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China
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This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China’s new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China’s new generation crewed spacecraft.
Launch Overview
Window Open
10:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
May 5, 2020 · 10:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
101
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Maiden Flight
Rocket
Long March 5B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China’s new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China’s new generation crewed spacecraft.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
101
Launch Overview
Window Open
10:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
May 5, 2020 · 10:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
101
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Maiden Flight
Rocket
Long March 5B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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