PAD101
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
This will be the maiden flight of the Long March 5, which is China’s next-generation heavy-lift space launch system, comparable in performance to the European Ariane 5 and the U.S. Delta IV Heavy. The rocket is powered by RP-1 and Hydrogen, and will be able to place 25 tonnes into low earth orbit.
It is carrying Shijian-17, an experimental satellite, reportedly tasked with testing ion propulsion systems for future space station keeping uses.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 5/YZ-2MISSION
Shijian-17
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
101COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 846c4f09-d71a-4489-84d7-16b6c8fbe645
Reported date: Nov 3, 2016 at 12:43 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 5/YZ-2 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
YZ-2
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
50%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 launch?
The Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 12:43 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 Shijian-17?
The Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 mission uses the Long March 5/YZ-2 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 5/YZ-2 has flown 2 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from 101 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shijian-17 going to?
The Shijian-17 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Shijian-17?
The Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 17 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 3, 2016 at 12:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
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Launch ID: 846c4f09-d71a-4489-84d7-16b6c8fbe645
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 19.61, 110.95
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
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