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Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24
Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24 launched on Sun, Sep 22, 2019, 09:10 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Sep 2019
NET Sun, Sep 22, 2019, 09:10 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 3B/YZ-1 to low Earth orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 3B/YZ-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Beidou-3 M23 & M24
These two satellites will be used to provide global navigation coverage as part of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24 launch?
Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24 is scheduled to lift off Sun, Sep 22, 2019, 09:10 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24?
Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 3B/YZ-1.
Where does Long March 3B / YZ-1 | Beidou-3 M23 & M24 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.