| T-00:00 |
Liftoff |
| The Long March 2F rocket's first stage and four liquid-fueled boosters propel the 191-foot-tall vehicle off the launch pad at the Jiuquan satellite launching center. |
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| T+02:00 |
Jettison Escape Tower |
| The launch abort system, which would be used by the crew to escape the Long March rocket in the event of a mishap, is jettisoned after it is no longer needed. |
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| T+02:35 |
Jettison Strap-on Boosters |
| Moments after the boosters drain their propellant, the rockets are jettisoned from the Long March 2F first stage. |
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| T+02:39 |
First Stage Separation |
| The Long March 2F first stage separates about four seconds after the strap-on boosters are jettisoned. The second stage ignites moments later. |
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| T+03:30 |
Fairing Separation |
| The aerodynamic shroud covering the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft is released once the Long March rocket flies out of the lower atmosphere. |
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| T+09:45 |
Shenzhou 9 Deployment |
| The Shenzhou 9 spacecraft separates from the second stage of the Long March 2F rocket. The launch is targeting an orbit with a high point of 205 miles, a low point of 124 miles, and an inclination of 42.8 degrees. |
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