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Long March 5B Y1

Long March 5B Y1 was the variant's maiden-flight article. It launched from Wenchang on May 5, 2020 and successfully placed China's uncrewed new-generation crew-spacecraft test vehicle, an experimental inflatable cargo-return capsule, and additional technology payloads into low Earth orbit.

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Chang Zheng 5B Y1LM-5B Y1Long March 5B maiden-flight vehicle长征五号B遥一
Name
Long March 5B Y1
Status
retired

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Description
Long March 5B Y1 was the variant's maiden-flight article. It launched from Wenchang on May 5, 2020 and successfully placed China's uncrewed new-generation crew-spacecraft test vehicle, an experimental inflatable cargo-return capsule, and additional technology payloads into low Earth orbit.
First Flight Date
2020-05-05
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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 06:31:29 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 06:31:29 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2020-05-05
Search Name
Long March 5B Y1 Chang Zheng 5B Y1 LM-5B Y1 Long March 5B maiden-flight vehicle 长征五号B遥一
Serial Number
Y1
Vehicle Code
CZ-5B Y1
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