What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is launching on the Long March 6A.

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 Complex 9A at Taiyuan 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 6A reusable?

No — the Long March 6A is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

The Long March 6A has launched 26 times to date, with 26 successful flights.

Back to Launches

Unknown Payload

Name: Unknown Payload — Long March 6A
Start: 2026-09-24T08:45:00Z
End: 2026-09-24T09:04:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9A

Unknown

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 6AN/Aorbit

Overview

Details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,403

CASC Mission

#617

Pad Launch

#29

Location Launch

#162

Launch Window

NET

Sep 24, 2026, 8:45 AM

Precision

Hour

Schedule Changes

1 update

Planned Liftoff

8:38 AM

Window Open

9:04 AM

Window Close

Launch photos

Photo gallery

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Complex 9A

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

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 24, 2026, 4:45 PM

Total Launches

161

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

View location page

Frequently asked questions

Long March 6A Specs

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

Length

50 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

530 t

Thrust

7,230 kN

Capacity

6,400 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2022

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Mar 29, 2022

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

Wikipedia Website

Unknown Payload

Forecast at launch

Current conditions

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Photo gallery

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Photo gallery

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan 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 6A reusable?

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

What is the Unknown Payload mission?