Launch details
Long March 3C/YZ-1 | Shiyan 29
Launch details
Long March 3C/YZ-1 | Shiyan 29
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Sep 05 at 10:26am
Launchpad time•+0800
Sep 05 at 02:26am
Your local time•+0000
Current status
Launch Successful
Long March 3C/YZ-1
Launch vehicle
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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
Satellite officially named for "space environment detection" purposes, exact details unknown.
— Shiyan 29
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 Xichang Qingshan Airport in Xichang.
From the airport it is approximately 90-minutes drive in a rental car.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Xichang city.
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.