CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C
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Sep 1, 2013 at 19:16 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
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CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: d7bade8a-4213-4df3-a9af-ae44dfcd0b69
Reported date: Sep 1, 2013 at 19:16 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 17A, B & C launch?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C is scheduled for Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 7:16 PM 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 17A, B & C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C 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 17A, B & C 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 17A, B & C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 1, 2013 at 19:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: d7bade8a-4213-4df3-a9af-ae44dfcd0b69
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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Mission Profile
Long March 4C | Yaogan 17A, B & C was a Long March 4C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 1, 2013. The launch was a success.