China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Maiden Flight
Long March 5B
SUCCESS
Success
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 · 10:00 UTC
Mission
/01This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
Mission Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Probability
N/A
Status
Launch Successful
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Long March 5B
Variant: B
Launch Pad
101
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
19.614° N, 110.951° E
4
Pad Launches
7
Location Launches
278
Agency Launches
30
Orbital This Year