PADLaunch Complex 9
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e258aab6-cdcf-4efe-82c2-03389806775d
Reported date: Oct 14, 2012 at 03:25 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2C/SMA →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C/SMA
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B launch?
The Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B is scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:25 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 Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B?
The Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B mission uses the Long March 2C/SMA rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2C/SMA has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B?
The Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 14, 2012 at 03:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: e258aab6-cdcf-4efe-82c2-03389806775d
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.59
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