Success
AlSat 3A
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
SSOorbit
Earth observation satellite built by China's CAST for the Algerian Space Agency.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,183
CASC Mission
#573
Pad Launch
#133
Location Launch
#274
Designator
2026-009
Launch Window
NET
Jan 15, 2026, 4:01 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:53 AM
Window Open
4:17 AM
Window Close
Long March 2C Specs
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
Length
42 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
233 t
LEO Capacity
3,850 kg
SSO Capacity
1,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1982
Fastest Turnaround
15d 20h
Total Launches
65
Successful
64
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
43
Maiden flight: Sep 9, 1982
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Jan 15, 2026, 12:01 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911