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Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight
Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight launched on Sun, Apr 2, 2023, 08:48 AM UTC — a Space Pioneer mission.
Launch SuccessfulSpace Pioneer
Lifted offNET Apr 2023
NET Sun, Apr 2, 2023, 08:48 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Tianlong-2Vehicle
Space PioneerProvider
Launch Area 120Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Tianlong-2 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 Tianlong-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Demo Flight
First launch of the Tianlong-2 and first launch for the Chinese private company Space Pioneer. It carried a dummy payload and the iTaikong Science cubesat to SSO for technology demonstration and public outreach Earth observation purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight launch?
Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight is scheduled to lift off Sun, Apr 2, 2023, 08:48 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight?
Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight is an Space Pioneer mission flying on a Tianlong-2.
Where does Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 120, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.