PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
China’s geostationary meteorological satellite program FY-2 (Feng Yun 2) began its development in 1980. It is built by the Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3
AGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Feng Yun 2A
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ceb40b4a-82dc-46aa-9586-db1b3d09b9a7
Reported date: Jun 10, 1997 at 12:01 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
76.9%
The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A launch?
The Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 12:01 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Feng Yun 2A?
The Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A mission uses the Long March 3 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3 has flown 13 times with a 76.9% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A 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 Feng Yun 2A going to?
The Feng Yun 2A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Feng Yun 2A?
The Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3 | Feng Yun 2A 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 10, 1997 at 12:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: ceb40b4a-82dc-46aa-9586-db1b3d09b9a7
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Feng Yun 2A was a Long March 3 mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on June 10, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.