What rocket is launching Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02?

Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02 is launching on the Long March 4C.

Where is Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02 launching from?

Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

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

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

The Long March 4C has launched 60 times to date, with 58 successful flights.

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Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02

Name: Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02 — Long March 4C
Start: 2021-01-29T04:47:00Z
End: 2021-01-29T05:05:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4C

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,044

CASC Mission

#306

Pad Launch

#71

Location Launch

#136

Designator

2021-007

Launch Window

NET

Jan 29, 2021, 4:47 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

4:38 AM

Window Open

5:05 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

Jan 29, 2021, 12:47 PM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4C Specs

The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre and Xichangs, and consists of 3 stages. Long March 4C vehicles have been used to launch the Yaogan-1, Yaogan-3 SAR satellites and the Fengyun-3A polar orbiting meteorological satellite. On December 15, 2009 a Long March 4C was used to launch Yaogan 8.

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2006

Fastest Turnaround

8d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Apr 26, 2006

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

Wikipedia Website

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 Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02?

Who is launching Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02?

Where is Long March 4C | Yaogan-31-02 launching from?

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?