CHINA AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Long March 3A | Shi Jian 4
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Feb 8, 1994 at 08:33 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEPlanetary Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
SJ 4 (Shi Jian 4) was a satellite to monitor the space radiation environment and its effects in an elliptical orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AAGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Shi Jian 4
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6616ea77-e002-4c7e-9354-f284bb568977
Reported date: Feb 8, 1994 at 08:33 UTC
Last synced: 17 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 | Shi Jian 4 launch?
The Long March 3A | Shi Jian 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 1994 at 8:33 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 Shi Jian 4?
The Long March 3A | Shi Jian 4 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 | Shi Jian 4 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 Shi Jian 4 going to?
The Shi Jian 4 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Shi Jian 4?
The Long March 3A | Shi Jian 4 is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Shi Jian 4 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 8, 1994 at 08:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6616ea77-e002-4c7e-9354-f284bb568977
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Shi Jian 4 was a Long March 3A mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on February 8, 1994. The flight carried its payload on a planetary science mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.