Launch details

Long March 3B/E | Fengyun-4C

CNSA

Government CHN

Unknown Pad

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Dec 31 at 08:00am

Launchpad time+0800

Dec 31 at 12:00am

Your local time+0000

Current status

TBD

Long March 3B/E

Launch vehicle

Fengyun-4C

Mission

28.246

Latitude

102.0266

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

China's geostationary meteorological satellite program FY-4 (Feng Yun 4) is the second generation of chinese geostationary meteorological satellites.

Fengyun-4C

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.