Tianlong 2

Status

Success

Demo Flight

Launch Time
Sun Apr 02, 2023 08:48 UTC

First launch of the Tianlong-2 and first launch for the Chinese private company Space Pioneer. This launch makes Tianlong-2 the first RP-1-based private rocket from China to reach orbit.

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Rocket

Tianlong 2

Image Credit: Space Pioneer

Space Pioneer

Status: Active

Liftoff Thrust: 1,863 kN

Payload to LEO: 2,000 kg

Stages: 3

Strap-ons: 0

Rocket Height: 32.8 m

Fairing Diameter: 3.35 m

Details

Mission Details

Demo Flight

Carried the Aitaikong Science cubesat to SSO for technology demonstration and public outreach Earth observation purposes.

Payloads: 1

Total Mass: 8.0 kg

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

Site 120, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2023

54th orbital launch attempt

1st mission

1st mission of 2023

1st successful mission