CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 3A | Zhongxing 20
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Nov 14, 2003 at 16:01 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Zhongxing 20A is a Chinese military communications satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AMISSION
Zhongxing 20
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cb4b47d9-c411-4605-bf03-e8fa1cf817e1
Reported date: Nov 14, 2003 at 16:01 UTC
Last synced: 16 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 | Zhongxing 20 launch?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 20 is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2003 at 4:01 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 Zhongxing 20?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 20 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 | Zhongxing 20 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 Zhongxing 20 going to?
The Zhongxing 20 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Zhongxing 20?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 20 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Zhongxing 20 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 14, 2003 at 16:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: cb4b47d9-c411-4605-bf03-e8fa1cf817e1
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Zhongxing 20 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 November 14, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.