Launch details

Long March 6C | Maiden Flight

CNSA

Government CHN

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center

May 07 at 11:13am

Launchpad time+0800

May 07 at 03:13am

Your local time+0000

Current status

Launch Successful

Long March 6C

Launch vehicle

Maiden Flight

Mission

38.8583

Latitude

111.5802

Longitude

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24 hours before launch

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1 hour before launch

Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.

Mission description

Carried 4 Earth observation satellites to orbit: * Haiwangxing-01, 239 kg X-band SAR satellite built by SAST for Zhihui Space Tech * Zhixing-1C, X-band radar sat for Smart Satellite Technology * 2 unidentified optical Earth observation satellites

Maiden Flight

Livestream

Attending a launch in person

Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.

How to get there

The closest commercial airport is Taiyuan Wusu International Airport in Taiyuan.

From Taiyuan you can either rent a car or take a bus 3-4 hours to Kelan County, and from there drive another hour to the launch center.

Accomodation

Nearby hotels in Kelan County.

Nearby parking

Parking available on-site.

Agency details

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is China's main space agency responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite launches, and human spaceflight programs. CASC has achieved significant milestones like the Chang'e lunar missions, Tianwen Mars mission, and the development of the Long March rocket family, advancing China's space capabilities.