PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Fengyun-4A (also known as FY-4A) is the first unit of the improved meteorological satellites series. Besides its main meteorological mission, it is also capable of solar observations for better space weather monitoring capabilites. The satellite is expected to operate for 5 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3BMISSION
Fengyun-4A
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 485916e3-ba40-45cf-9bda-4893fcdffb19
Reported date: Dec 10, 2016 at 16:11 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Fengyun
Weather
CMA / CNSAOPERATOR
LEOORBIT
2TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Long March 3B →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
24
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
87.5%
The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A launch?
The Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 4:11 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 Fengyun-4A?
The Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A mission uses the Long March 3B rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B has flown 24 times with a 87.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Fengyun-4A going to?
The Fengyun-4A mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Fengyun-4A?
The Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B | Fengyun-4A 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 10, 2016 at 16:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 485916e3-ba40-45cf-9bda-4893fcdffb19
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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