PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 40c0416b-7242-462d-9ddc-9005ee645ca9
Reported date: Nov 25, 2012 at 04:06 UTC
Last synced: 1 day ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C launch?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C is scheduled for Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 4:06 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 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C 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 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 4C | Yaogan 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Yaogan 16A, Yaogan 16B, Yaogan 16C 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 25, 2012 at 04:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 day ago
●Launch Library 21 day ago
Launch ID: 40c0416b-7242-462d-9ddc-9005ee645ca9
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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