MISSION OVERVIEW
China’s CNSA successfully launched the Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A Earth observation satellite using a Long March 2D rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite was deployed into sun-synchronous orbit to conduct high-resolution imaging of Earth’s surface. This mission was part of the Jilin-1 constellation operated by Chang Guang Satellite Technology, providing commercial remote sensing capabilities.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DAGENCY
CNSATARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
LC-9LAUNCH SITE
Taiyuan Satellite Launch CenterLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A launch?
The Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 2:30 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 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A?
The Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A mission uses the Long March 2D rocket.
Where is the Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A launching from?
The launch takes place from LC-9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
What orbit is Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A going to?
The Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A?
The Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A is operated by CNSA.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A 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 28, 2026 00:27 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:27 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 15, 2023 at 02:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CNSA
Mar 28, 2026 00:27 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Long March 2D | Jilin-1 Gaofen-06A was a Long March 2D mission operated by CNSA that lifted off from LC-9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on June 15, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.