CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Long March 6C | 7 satellites

SUCCESS Long March 6C
Aug 25, 2026 at 03:21 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Technology Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 9A
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPETechnology

Share ride of 7 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit, including the ham radio satellite BY70-4.
Details TBD.

VEHICLE
Long March 6C
MISSION
7 satellites
MISSION TYPE
Technology
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 48c449c2-3c09-4d36-9c2a-d853b3a39289
Reported date: Aug 25, 2026 at 03:21 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 25, 2026 at 04:01 UTC
GOSUCCESS
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 6C 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 6A, with its solid rocket boosters deleted, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage and 1 YF-115 engine on the second stage.

When is the Long March 6C | 7 satellites launch?
The Long March 6C | 7 satellites is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:21 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 7 satellites?
The Long March 6C | 7 satellites mission uses the Long March 6C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6C has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6C | 7 satellites launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is 7 satellites going to?
The 7 satellites mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching 7 satellites?
The Long March 6C | 7 satellites is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6C | 7 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.
Aug 25, 2026 04:21 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 25, 2026 04:01 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 20, 2026 12:18 UTC
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Aug 20, 2026 12:18 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 2026 at 03:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 48c449c2-3c09-4d36-9c2a-d853b3a39289
Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.58

Mission Profile

7 satellites was a Long March 6C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on August 25, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a technology mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.