CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B

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Apr 11, 2007 at 03:27 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 98% success
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PADLaunch Complex 7
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Chinese oceanography satellite

MISSION
Hai Yang 1B
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 7
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0e47e7fa-077d-40a3-8d62-50b2f646f8f5
Reported date: Apr 11, 2007 at 03:27 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
65
SUCCESSES
64
SUCCESS RATE
98.5%

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.

When is the Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B launch?
The Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 3:27 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 Hai Yang 1B?
The Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B mission uses the Long March 2C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2C has flown 65 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 7 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Hai Yang 1B going to?
The Hai Yang 1B mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Hai Yang 1B?
The Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | Hai Yang 1B 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 11, 2007 at 03:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 0e47e7fa-077d-40a3-8d62-50b2f646f8f5
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Mission Profile

Hai Yang 1B was a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on April 11, 2007. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.