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Long March 2C | FSW-0 8
Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 launched on Mon, Oct 6, 1986, 05:40 AM UTC — a Ministry of Space Industry mission.
Launch SuccessfulMinistry of Space Industry
Lifted offNET Oct 1986
NET Mon, Oct 6, 1986, 05:40 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 2CVehicle
Ministry of Space IndustryProvider
Launch Area 2BPad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 2C to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 2C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
FSW-0 8
Chinese Fanhui Shi Weixing recoverable reconnaissance satellite
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 launch?
Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Oct 6, 1986, 05:40 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2C | FSW-0 8?
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Who is launching Long March 2C | FSW-0 8?
Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 is an Ministry of Space Industry mission flying on a Long March 2C.
Where does Long March 2C | FSW-0 8 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 2B, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.