PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese military geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AMISSION
Zhongxing 22A
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: d10a72a7-752b-46fc-852f-992c15397a34
Reported date: Sep 12, 2006 at 16:02 UTC
Last synced: 4 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 22A launch?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 22A is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 4:02 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 22A?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 22A 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 22A 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 22A going to?
The Zhongxing 22A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Zhongxing 22A?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 22A is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Zhongxing 22A 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: Sep 12, 2006 at 16:02 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: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: d10a72a7-752b-46fc-852f-992c15397a34
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Zhongxing 22A 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 September 12, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.