What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is launching on the Long March 2D/YZ-3.

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

Unknown Payload is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Unknown Payload is heading to Unknown (N/A).

Is the Long March 2D/YZ-3 reusable?

No — the Long March 2D/YZ-3 is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 2D/YZ-3 flown?

The Long March 2D/YZ-3 has launched 4 times to date, with 4 successful flights.

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Unknown Payload

Name: Unknown Payload — Long March 2D/YZ-3
Start: 2026-09-09T09:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-09T09:13:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2D/YZ-3N/Aorbit

Overview

Details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,386

CASC Mission

#613

Pad Launch

#138

Location Launch

#295

Launch Window

NET

Sep 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

Precision

Hour

Schedule Changes

1 update

Planned Liftoff

8:52 AM

Window Open

9:13 AM

Window Close

Launch photos

Photo gallery

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

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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

Sep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

Total Launches

294

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 2D/YZ-3 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. The YZ-3 variant includes a YZ-3 upper stage able to push satellites into higher orbits.

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2018

Fastest Turnaround

3mo 28d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Dec 29, 2018

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

612

Successful

596

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Unknown Payload

Forecast at launch

Current conditions

Overview

Mission details

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Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Photo gallery

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Is the Long March 2D/YZ-3 reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2D/YZ-3 flown?

What is the Unknown Payload mission?