What rocket is launching PIESAT-2 13-16?

PIESAT-2 13-16 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Who is launching PIESAT-2 13-16?

PIESAT-2 13-16 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is PIESAT-2 13-16 launching from?

PIESAT-2 13-16 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is PIESAT-2 13-16 heading to?

PIESAT-2 13-16 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

No — the Long March 2D is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

The Long March 2D has launched 101 times to date, with 100 successful flights.

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PIESAT-2 13-16

Name: PIESAT-2 13-16 — Long March 2D
Start: 2026-09-19T10:50:00Z
End: 2026-09-19T11:06:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9

Earth Science

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2DSSOorbit

Overview

4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,399

CASC Mission

#615

Pad Launch

#80

Location Launch

#161

Launch Window

NET

Sep 19, 2026, 10:50 AM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

2 updates

Lift Off

10:43 AM

Window Open

11:06 AM

Window Close

Schedule Updates

2 entries

Current scheduleCurrentNo NET changeSep 19, 2026, 11:54 AM
Sep 19, 2026, 10:50 AM(Minute)Success
Initial scheduleSep 11, 2026, 5:40 AM
Sep 19, 2026, 10:50 AM(Hour)Go

Launch photos

Photo gallery

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Complex 9

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

16d 20h

Map

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Sep 19, 2026, 6:50 PM

Total Launches

161

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 2D Specs

The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.

Length

38.3 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

232 t

Thrust

2,962 kN

Capacity

3,500 kg

Capacity

0 kg

Capacity

1,300 kg

Launch Cost

$30M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1992

Fastest Turnaround

1d 20h

Total Launches

101

Successful

100

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Aug 9, 1992

Wikipedia

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

615

Successful

599

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching PIESAT-2 13-16?

Who is launching PIESAT-2 13-16?

Where is PIESAT-2 13-16 launching from?

What orbit is PIESAT-2 13-16 heading to?

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

What is the PIESAT-2 13-16 mission?