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Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight
Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight launched on Wed, Dec 14, 2022, 08:30 AM UTC — a LandSpace mission.
Launch FailureLandSpace
Lifted offNET Dec 2022
NET Wed, Dec 14, 2022, 08:30 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Zhuque-2Vehicle
LandSpaceProvider
Launch Area 96APad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Zhuque-2 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 Zhuque-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Maiden Flight
First flight of the new methalox rocket developed by Chinese startup LandSpace.
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Frequently asked
What time does Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight launch?
Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight is scheduled to lift off Wed, Dec 14, 2022, 08:30 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight?
Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight is an LandSpace mission flying on a Zhuque-2.
Where does Zhuque-2 | Maiden Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 96A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.