CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 6C | Unknown Payload
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Aug 25, 2026 at 03:20 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 9A
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
MISSION OVERVIEW
Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 6C
MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 9ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 48c449c2-3c09-4d36-9c2a-d853b3a39289
Reported date: Aug 25, 2026 at 03:20 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 6C | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 6C | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:20 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 6C | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 6C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6C has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6C | 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 6C | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6C | 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
Aug 20, 2026 12:19 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 20, 2026 12:18 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Aug 20, 2026 12:18 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 2026 at 03:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 48c449c2-3c09-4d36-9c2a-d853b3a39289
●Spaceflight News API25 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.58
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Mission Profile
Unknown Payload is a Long March 6C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on August 25, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.