PADTianlong-3 Launch Pad
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
First test launch of Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 rocket.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tianlong-3AGENCY
Space PioneerMISSION
Demo Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Tianlong-3 Launch PadCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 98451321-cd10-4ca7-a0d1-4076db5fa73d
Reported date: Apr 3, 2026 at 04:17 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 3, 2026 at 07:02 UTC
GO → FAILURE
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Apr 3, 2026 at 07:02 UTCApr 3, 2026 04:00 → Apr 3, 2026 04:17 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Mar 31, 2026 at 07:33 UTCApr 2, 2026 04:00 → Apr 3, 2026 04:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 30, 2026 at 07:02 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2.2 days)
Mar 30, 2026 at 07:02 UTCMar 31, 2026 00:00 → Apr 2, 2026 04:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — Tianlong-3 →
MANUFACTURER
Space Pioneer
FLIGHTS
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LAUNCH VIDEOS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight launch?
The Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:17 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Demo Flight?
The Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight mission uses the Tianlong-3 rocket, manufactured by Space Pioneer.
Where is the Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Tianlong-3 Launch Pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Demo Flight going to?
The Demo Flight mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Demo Flight?
The Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight is operated by Space Pioneer.
Can I watch the Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight 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 10, 2026 03:49 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 3, 2026 07:02 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Apr 3, 2026 04:00 UTC u2192 Apr 3, 2026 04:17 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 3, 2026 07:02 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 FAILURE
Launch failure reported (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 31, 2026 07:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 2, 2026 04:00 UTC u2192 Apr 3, 2026 04:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 07:02 UTC
Launch delayed by 2.2 days
Mar 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 2, 2026 04:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 07:02 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 3, 2026 at 04:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Space Pioneer
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 98451321-cd10-4ca7-a0d1-4076db5fa73d
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.81, 100.14
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
13 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search2 hours ago
10 tweets
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