PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Daqi-2 (DQ-2), also known as the Atmospheric Environment Monitoring Satellite/AEMS, is the second of follow-on series of Chinese satellites to the GF-5 series for high resolution atmospheric environment monitoring of greenhouse gases, such as atmospheric aerosol and carbon dioxide.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 4CMISSION
Daqi-2 (AEMS)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a89636b5-20f0-491a-88a4-0ff26880ae77
Reported date: Apr 17, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 17, 2026 at 09:03 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 4C →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
60
SUCCESSES
58
SUCCESS RATE
96.7%
The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre and Xichangs, and consists of 3 stages. Long March 4C vehicles have been used to launch the Yaogan-1, Yaogan-3 SAR satellites and the Fengyun-3A polar orbiting meteorological satellite. On December 15, 2009 a Long March 4C was used to launch Yaogan 8.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) launch?
The Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:10 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 Daqi-2 (AEMS)?
The Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) mission uses the Long March 4C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 4C has flown 60 times with a 96.7% success rate.
Where is the Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Daqi-2 (AEMS) going to?
The Daqi-2 (AEMS) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Daqi-2 (AEMS)?
The Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) 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
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 17, 2026 09:03 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 10, 2026 22:46 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 10, 2026 22:46 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 17, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: a89636b5-20f0-491a-88a4-0ff26880ae77
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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