CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload
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Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
MISSION OVERVIEW
Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3B/EMISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5421e43a-1623-40ac-9dac-201075064e24
Reported date: Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 17, 2026 at 04:53 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1 hrs)
Jul 17, 2026 at 04:53 UTCJul 23, 2026 11:00 → Jul 23, 2026 12:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 3B/E →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B/E
FLIGHTS
77
SUCCESSES
75
SUCCESS RATE
97.4%
The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 3B/E rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B/E has flown 77 times with a 97.4% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload 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 Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B/E | Unknown Payload 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
Jul 18, 2026 15:13 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 17, 2026 04:53 UTC
Launch delayed by 1 hours
Jul 23, 2026 11:00 UTC u2192 Jul 23, 2026 12:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 17, 2026 04:53 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 3, 2026 13:23 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 3, 2026 13:23 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5421e43a-1623-40ac-9dac-201075064e24
●Spaceflight News API21 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Unknown Payload is a Long March 3B/E mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on July 23, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.