PADLaunch Complex 16
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
MISSION OVERVIEW
Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 6MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 16COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 88ab98d8-44e9-4aae-ac0f-02006a1d7ce6
Reported date: Apr 25, 2026 at 12:15 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 6 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 6 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 6 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 6 | Unknown Payload 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 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 16 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 6 | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6 | Unknown Payload 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
Apr 25, 2026 11:45 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 22, 2026 01:27 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Apr 22, 2026 01:27 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 25, 2026 at 12:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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Launch ID: 88ab98d8-44e9-4aae-ac0f-02006a1d7ce6
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