CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 4C | Yaogan 15
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May 29, 2012 at 07:31 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 9
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: da3eb78b-f612-4118-9f33-22104e057278
Reported date: May 29, 2012 at 07:31 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Long March 4C →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
59
SUCCESSES
57
SUCCESS RATE
96.6%
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 | Yaogan 15 launch?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7:31 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 Long March 4C | Yaogan 15?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 mission uses the Long March 4C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 4C has flown 59 times with a 96.6% success rate.
Where is the Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 4C | Yaogan 15?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: May 29, 2012 at 07:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: da3eb78b-f612-4118-9f33-22104e057278
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Mission Profile
Long March 4C | Yaogan 15 was a Long March 4C 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 May 29, 2012. The launch was a success.