PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
This is the maiden launch of Kaitouzhe-2 rocket. Tiankun-1 is a new technology test satellite developed and built by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and it will be launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
KaituozheMISSION
Tiankun-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ff2c1222-0436-48ed-9e7c-3ac076bd749e
Reported date: Mar 2, 2017 at 23:53 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — Kaituozhe →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 launch?
The Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:53 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Tiankun-1?
The Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 mission uses the Kaituozhe rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. The Kaituozhe has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tiankun-1 going to?
The Tiankun-1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Tiankun-1?
The Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 2, 2017 at 23:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 21 second ago
Launch ID: ff2c1222-0436-48ed-9e7c-3ac076bd749e
●Open-Meteo Weather40 minutes ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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