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Long March 6A | Unknown Payload

GOJun 4, 2026 at 11:41 UTCLong March 6A →
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MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5db6b0f1-446d-4209-824f-1187e1b6d212
Reported date: Jun 4, 2026 at 11:41 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
23
SUCCESSES
23
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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 6A | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM 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 6A | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 6A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6A has flown 23 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6A | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A 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 6A | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6A | 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.
Jun 3, 2026 07:46 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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May 28, 2026 17:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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May 28, 2026 17:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 4, 2026 at 11:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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