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Long March 4C | Unknown Payload

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Jul 1, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
Unknown Unknown Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 97% success
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PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown

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MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 2bedbf8c-8df2-4e24-8397-8c2a08fab581
Reported date: Jul 1, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Long March 4C | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 4C | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 4C | Unknown Payload 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 | Unknown Payload 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 Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 4C | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Unknown Payload 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.
Jun 26, 2026 12:14 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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Jun 26, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Jun 26, 2026 11:53 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 1, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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Mission Profile

Unknown Payload is a Long March 4C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on July 1, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.