PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Earth resources satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2CMISSION
Shiyan Weixing 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 90e5e11e-cff7-40c2-a40c-b435237d710c
Reported date: Apr 18, 2004 at 15:59 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2C →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2C | Shiyan Weixing 1 launch?
The Long March 2C | Shiyan Weixing 1 is scheduled for Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 3:59 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 Shiyan Weixing 1?
The Long March 2C | Shiyan Weixing 1 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 | Shiyan Weixing 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shiyan Weixing 1 going to?
The Shiyan Weixing 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Shiyan Weixing 1?
The Long March 2C | Shiyan Weixing 1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | Shiyan Weixing 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 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 18, 2004 at 15:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 90e5e11e-cff7-40c2-a40c-b435237d710c
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Shiyan Weixing 1 was a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on April 18, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.