CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 4B | CBERS-3
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Dec 9, 2013 at 03:26 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 9
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
This remote sensing satellite was intended for China-Brazil program on Environment, Agriculture, and Urban Planning.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 4BMISSION
CBERS-3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 9COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 294245b7-cf76-41ad-a014-a3899783f560
Reported date: Dec 9, 2013 at 03:26 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 4B →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
56
SUCCESSES
55
SUCCESS RATE
98.2%
The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 4B | CBERS-3 launch?
The Long March 4B | CBERS-3 is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2013 at 3:26 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for CBERS-3?
The Long March 4B | CBERS-3 mission uses the Long March 4B rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 4B has flown 56 times with a 98.2% success rate.
Where is the Long March 4B | CBERS-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is CBERS-3 going to?
The CBERS-3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching CBERS-3?
The Long March 4B | CBERS-3 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4B | CBERS-3 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: Dec 9, 2013 at 03:26 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 294245b7-cf76-41ad-a014-a3899783f560
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.59
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Mission Profile
CBERS-3 was a Long March 4B mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 9, 2013. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch ended in failure.