CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1
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Apr 13, 2007 at 20:11 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMBeiDou
MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite for the second phase of the Chinese Beidou navigation system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AMISSION
Beidou DW 1
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)PROGRAM
BeiDou
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e478ca17-343d-4e85-b385-cbe4570a7904
Reported date: Apr 13, 2007 at 20:11 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 3A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
27
SUCCESSES
27
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 launch?
The Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 is scheduled for Friday, April 13, 2007 at 8:11 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 Beidou DW 1?
The Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 mission uses the Long March 3A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3A has flown 27 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 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 Beidou DW 1 going to?
The Beidou DW 1 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Beidou DW 1?
The Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is part of the BeiDou program.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Beidou DW 1 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 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 13, 2007 at 20:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: e478ca17-343d-4e85-b385-cbe4570a7904
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Beidou DW 1 was a Long March 3A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on April 13, 2007. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the BeiDou program. The launch was a success.