MISSION OVERVIEW
Maiden flight of China’s Long March 6 rocket, deploying 20 small satellites. This demonstrated China’s new capability for multiple satellite deployment missions. The rocket uses environmentally-friendly propellants.
LAUNCH DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 6 | 20 Satellites launch?
The Long March 6 | 20 Satellites is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:01 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 6 | 20 Satellites?
The Long March 6 | 20 Satellites mission uses the Long March 6 rocket.
Where is the Long March 6 | 20 Satellites launching from?
The launch takes place from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
What orbit is Long March 6 | 20 Satellites going to?
The Long March 6 | 20 Satellites mission is targeting SSO.
Who is launching Long March 6 | 20 Satellites?
The Long March 6 | 20 Satellites is operated by CNSA.
Can I watch the Long March 6 | 20 Satellites 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
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 19, 2015 at 23:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CNSA
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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