CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2C | Unknown Payload
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Nov 5, 2026 at 16:00 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
MISSION OVERVIEW
Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2CMISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 711de6bc-f755-475b-a12f-ec5240da3a11
Reported date: Nov 5, 2026 at 16:00 UTC
Last synced: 14 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
66
SUCCESSES
65
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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 2C | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
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 66 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C | Unknown Payload 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 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
Oct 30, 2026 13:57 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Oct 30, 2026 13:37 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Oct 30, 2026 13:37 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 5, 2026 at 16:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 711de6bc-f755-475b-a12f-ec5240da3a11
●Spaceflight News API18 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Unknown Payload is a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on November 5, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.