What rocket is launching Shijian 26?

Shijian 26 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Who is launching Shijian 26?

Shijian 26 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Shijian 26 launching from?

Shijian 26 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Shijian 26 heading to?

Shijian 26 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

No — the Long March 4B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

The Long March 4B has launched 57 times to date, with 56 successful flights.

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Shijian 26

Name: Shijian 26 — Long March 4B
Start: 2025-05-29T04:12:00Z
End: 2025-05-29T04:32:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4BSSOorbit

Overview

Chinese experimental satellite claimed to be for "Earth observation & environmental management" purposes, details not known.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,968

CASC Mission

#526

Pad Launch

#125

Location Launch

#252

Designator

2025-115

Launch Window

NET

May 29, 2025, 4:12 AM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

4:03 AM

Window Open

4:32 AM

Window Close

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

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

May 29, 2025, 12:12 PM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4B Specs

The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.

Length

44.1 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

249 t

Thrust

2,961 kN

Capacity

4,200 kg

Capacity

1,500 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1999

Fastest Turnaround

5d 21h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 10, 1999

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Shijian 26?

Who is launching Shijian 26?

Where is Shijian 26 launching from?

What orbit is Shijian 26 heading to?

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

What is the Shijian 26 mission?