Launch details
Launch details
CNSA
Government • CHN
Launch Complex 9
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
Dec 17 at 02:42am
Launchpad time•+0800
Dec 16 at 06:42pm
Your local time•+0000
Current status
Launch Successful
Long March 2D
Launch vehicle
PIESAT-2 09-12
Mission
38.8631
Latitude
111.5896
Longitude
Get notification
24 hours before launch
Get notification
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
4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.
— PIESAT-2 09-12
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 parking
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.
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.
— PIESAT-2 09-12
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 parking
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.
Livestream links
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.
— PIESAT-2 09-12
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 parking
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.