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Long March 2C | AlSat 3A
Long March 2C | AlSat 3A launched on Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jan 2026
NET Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 2CVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 2C to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 2C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
AlSat 3A
Earth observation satellite built by China's CAST for the Algerian Space Agency.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2C | AlSat 3A launch?
Long March 2C | AlSat 3A is scheduled to lift off Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2C | AlSat 3A?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Long March 2C | AlSat 3A?
Long March 2C | AlSat 3A is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2C.
Where does Long March 2C | AlSat 3A launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.