CHINA AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Long March 4B | Feng Yun 1C
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May 10, 1999 at 01:33 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 7
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese polar orbiting meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 4BAGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Feng Yun 1C
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 7
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 06c93141-1982-4d97-a4cf-6673b4571631
Reported date: May 10, 1999 at 01:33 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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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 | Feng Yun 1C launch?
The Long March 4B | Feng Yun 1C is scheduled for Monday, May 10, 1999 at 1:33 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Feng Yun 1C?
The Long March 4B | Feng Yun 1C 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 | Feng Yun 1C launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 7 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Feng Yun 1C going to?
The Feng Yun 1C mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Feng Yun 1C?
The Long March 4B | Feng Yun 1C is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4B | Feng Yun 1C 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: May 10, 1999 at 01:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: 06c93141-1982-4d97-a4cf-6673b4571631
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Pad weather at 38.85, 111.61
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Mission Profile
Feng Yun 1C was a Long March 4B mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on May 10, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.