Long March 2F | Shenzhou-1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2F · Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 2nd launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 4,354th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Nov 19, 22:30 – Nov 19, 22:30 UTC
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Shenzhou-1
First test flight of the Shenzhou spacecraft, without crew on board. The spacecraft used has only 8 of the 13 sub-systems on board being operational, and was not equipped with a life support system or an emergency escape system. The major test objectives of the mission were the flight of the Long March 2F rocket, separation of the modules, attitude control, lifting body reentry, heat shield testing and ground recovery.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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Pad — Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
29 launches from this pad · 292 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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