CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2C | Unknown Payload
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Mar 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
MISSION OVERVIEW
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will launch an undisclosed payload using the reliable Long March 2C rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Long March 2C is a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket with a long operational history dating back to 1982. The mission will lift off from Launch Area 94, also known as SLS-2 or Pad 603.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2CMISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e16e81f2-a4b2-4b61-b47a-fcd468317cfa
Reported date: Mar 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2C | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 2C | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 2C | Unknown Payload 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 | Unknown Payload 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 Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 2C | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | Unknown Payload 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 22, 2026 18:10 UTC
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Mar 22, 2026 18:10 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: e16e81f2-a4b2-4b61-b47a-fcd468317cfa
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Mission Profile
Unknown Payload was a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on March 31, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.