CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16
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Sep 19, 2026 at 10:50 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 9
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DMISSION
PIESAT-2 13-16
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 9COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a527b585-f01f-4ecc-9230-711dcef72ef1
Reported date: Sep 19, 2026 at 10:50 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 19, 2026 at 11:58 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 2D →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
D
FLIGHTS
101
SUCCESSES
100
SUCCESS RATE
99%
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 launch?
The Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:50 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 PIESAT-2 13-16?
The Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 mission uses the Long March 2D rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2D has flown 101 times with a 99% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is PIESAT-2 13-16 going to?
The PIESAT-2 13-16 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching PIESAT-2 13-16?
The Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 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
Sep 19, 2026 13:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 19, 2026 11:58 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 19, 2026 at 10:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: a527b585-f01f-4ecc-9230-711dcef72ef1
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.59
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Mission Profile
PIESAT-2 13-16 was a Long March 2D mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 19, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.