PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMBeiDou
MISSION OVERVIEW
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System will be a global satellite navigation system consisting of 35 satellites. Resolution of the BeiDou system has been reported to be as high as 0.5 metres.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3B/YZ-1MISSION
BDS-3 M1 & BDS-3 M2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)PROGRAM
BeiDou
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8f66f7f8-1203-4640-9c72-d747ea0ba91a
Reported date: Jul 25, 2015 at 12:29 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 3B/YZ-1 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B/YZ-1
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S launch?
The Long March 3B / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 12:29 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 BDS-3 M1 & BDS-3 M2?
The Long March 3B / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S mission uses the Long March 3B/YZ-1 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B/YZ-1 has flown 15 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S 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 BDS-3 M1 & BDS-3 M2 going to?
The BDS-3 M1 & BDS-3 M2 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching BDS-3 M1 & BDS-3 M2?
The Long March 3B / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is part of the BeiDou program.
Can I watch the Long March 3B / YZ-1 | BDS M1-S & BDS M2-S 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 25, 2015 at 12:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: 8f66f7f8-1203-4640-9c72-d747ea0ba91a
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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