PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese satellite reported to be for “space environment research” purposes. Actual usage not known.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2C/YZ-1SMISSION
Shiyan 33
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: aec64478-97b7-422d-93ef-2a8b0ffc8c5a
Reported date: Mar 27, 2026 at 04:11 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Shiyan
Technology Demonstration
CNSAOPERATOR
LEOORBIT
5TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Long March 2C/YZ-1S →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C/YZ-1S
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
90%
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 launch?
The Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:11 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Shiyan 33?
The Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 mission uses the Long March 2C/YZ-1S rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2C/YZ-1S has flown 10 times with a 90% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 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 Shiyan 33 going to?
The Shiyan 33 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Shiyan 33?
The Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33 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
Apr 3, 2026 00:17 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 27, 2026 at 04:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: aec64478-97b7-422d-93ef-2a8b0ffc8c5a
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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