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Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C

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Aug 9, 2014 at 05:45 UTC
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 97% success
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API ID: d0e57e2f-a74e-49a3-b1d7-7b4468dd6afa
Reported date: Aug 9, 2014 at 05:45 UTC
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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.

When is the Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C launch?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 5:45 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 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C 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 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C 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 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C?
The Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 9, 2014 at 05:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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Mission Profile

Long March 4C | Yaogan 20A, Yaogan 20B, Yaogan 20C 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 August 9, 2014. The launch was a success.

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