PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMBeiDou
MISSION OVERVIEW
Navigation satellite for China’s BeiDou navigation satellite constellation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3CMISSION
Beidou-2 G7
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)PROGRAM
BeiDou
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e0ac135c-0ca2-453c-b1e8-7de0750db985
Reported date: Jun 12, 2016 at 15:30 UTC
Last synced: 18 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
BeiDou BDS-3
Navigation
CNSAOPERATOR
MEO · 21,528 kmORBIT
1,060 kgMASS
6TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Long March 3C →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
100%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 launch?
The Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3:30 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 Beidou-2 G7?
The Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 mission uses the Long March 3C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3C has flown 14 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 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 Beidou-2 G7 going to?
The Beidou-2 G7 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Beidou-2 G7?
The Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is part of the BeiDou program.
Can I watch the Long March 3C | Beidou-2 G7 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 12, 2016 at 15:30 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: 18 hours ago
●Launch Library 218 hours ago
Launch ID: e0ac135c-0ca2-453c-b1e8-7de0750db985
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
●YouTube Video Search18 hours ago
2 videos discovered
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