Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:17 AM (your time) · Tianlong-3 Launch Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
About Demo Flight
Apparently failed around stage separation.
First test launch of Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 rocket.
Orbital Attempt
#7,248
SP Mission
#2
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#281
Length
72 m
Diameter
3.8 m
Launch Mass
600 t
Thrust
8,100 kN
Capacity
17,000 kg
Capacity
10,000 kg
Reusable
Yes
Maiden Flight
2026
Total Launches
1
Successful
0
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Apr 3, 2026
Space Pioneer is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Kang Yonglai.
Founded
2015
Administrator
CEO: Kang Yonglai
Total Launches
2
Successful
1
Failed
1
Pending
0
Consecutive Success
0
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
Apr 3, 2026, 12:17 PM
Total Launches
299
Total Landings
3
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
Apr 3, 2026, 4:17 AM
Minute
1 update
3:52 AM
Window Open
6:09 AM
Window Close
Launch failure.
SourceDelayed to April 3.
SourceAdded tentative launch date and time per NOTAMs; Assignment of this launch to the launch listed in this launch window is highly uncertain.
SourceReverted update due to high uncertainties with linking potential launch on March 30 with Tianlong-3.
SourceUpdated launch date and time per NOTAMs; Assignment of this launch to the launch at the date and time listed is highly uncertain.
SourceAdded launch.
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