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Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others
Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others launched on Tue, Dec 22, 2020, 04:37 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Dec 2020
NET Tue, Dec 22, 2020, 04:37 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 8Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
201Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 8 to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 8 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
XJY-7 & others
XJY-7 is an undisclosed Chinese government payload for the first launch of Long March 8
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others launch?
Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 22, 2020, 04:37 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others?
Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 8.
Where does Long March 8 | XJY-7 & others launch from?
It lifts off from 201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.