CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02
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Apr 3, 2025 at 02:12 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 16
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETechnology
MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite be used as calibration target for ground based orbital objects surveillance services such as atmospheric space environment study and orbital prediction model correction.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 6MISSION
Tianping-3A-02
MISSION TYPE
Technology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 16COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fd941ac6-a408-49b3-b5be-03fb2313651a
Reported date: Apr 3, 2025 at 02:12 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 6 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 launch?
The Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:12 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 Tianping-3A-02?
The Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 mission uses the Long March 6 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6 has flown 14 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 16 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tianping-3A-02 going to?
The Tianping-3A-02 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tianping-3A-02?
The Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6 | Tianping-3A-02 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 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 3, 2025 at 02:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: fd941ac6-a408-49b3-b5be-03fb2313651a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 38.87, 111.58
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Mission Profile
Tianping-3A-02 was a Long March 6 mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 16, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on April 3, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a technology mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.