CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06

SUCCESSApr 18, 2025 at 22:51 UTCLong March 6A →
PADLaunch Complex 9A
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

A group of 6 Chinese satellites reported to be for “space environment probing and other related technological testing”. Actual usage not known.

MISSION
Shiyan 27 01-06
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b38ffcec-db3b-4cbf-8ea1-865915a51f45
Reported date: Apr 18, 2025 at 22:51 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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Shiyan
Technology Demonstration
CNSAOPERATOR
LEOORBIT
5TOTAL LAUNCHES
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
21
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

When is the Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 launch?
The Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:51 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 Shiyan 27 01-06?
The Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 mission uses the Long March 6A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6A has flown 21 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shiyan 27 01-06 going to?
The Shiyan 27 01-06 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Shiyan 27 01-06?
The Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6A | Shiyan 27 01-06 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 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
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Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 18, 2025 at 22:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: b38ffcec-db3b-4cbf-8ea1-865915a51f45
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