Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChinese satellite reported to be for "space environment research" purposes. Actual usage not known.
Orbital Attempt
#7,241
CASC Mission
#582
Pad Launch
#135
Location Launch
#279
Designator
2026-064
Mar 27, 2026, 4:11 AM
Minute
1 update
4:04 AM
Window Open
4:38 AM
Window Close
Launch success.
SourceUpdated possible launch vehicle identity per newest information.
SourceChange in possible launch vehicle identification based on possible information.
SourceChanged tentative launch vehicle identification based on evidence of new drop zones.
SourceAdded launch per NOTAMs; Launch vehicle and payload identities highly uncertain.
SourceThe 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
Thrust
2,962 kN
LEO Capacity
3,850 kg
GTO Capacity
1,250 kg
SSO Capacity
1,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2018
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 13d
Total Launches
10
Successful
9
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
2
Maiden flight: Oct 9, 2018
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 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
Mar 27, 2026, 12:11 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911