PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →PROGRAMBeiDou
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: aab5b75d-62a3-44a2-858e-d2f29eb79e28
Reported date: Mar 29, 2016 at 20:11 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BeiDou BDS-3
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CNSAOPERATOR
MEO · 21,528 kmORBIT
1,060 kgMASS
6TOTAL LAUNCHES
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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 No. 22 launch?
The Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 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 Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22?
The Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22 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 No. 22 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22?
The Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is part of the BeiDou program.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Beidou No. 22 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 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 29, 2016 at 20:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 hours ago
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Launch ID: aab5b75d-62a3-44a2-858e-d2f29eb79e28
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Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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