PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese geostationary meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AMISSION
Feng Yun 2D
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 89906e81-8bab-46b2-880d-d1d5e2387421
Reported date: Dec 8, 2006 at 00:53 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 | Feng Yun 2D launch?
The Long March 3A | Feng Yun 2D is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2006 at 12:53 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 Feng Yun 2D?
The Long March 3A | Feng Yun 2D 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 | Feng Yun 2D launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Feng Yun 2D going to?
The Feng Yun 2D mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Feng Yun 2D?
The Long March 3A | Feng Yun 2D is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Feng Yun 2D 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 8, 2006 at 00:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 89906e81-8bab-46b2-880d-d1d5e2387421
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Feng Yun 2D was a Long March 3A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 8, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.