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Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31
Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31 launched on Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jun 2026
NET Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 3B/EVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)Pad
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 3B/E to Elliptical 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/E ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Shijian 31
Classified experimental Chinese satellite of unknown purposes (officially described for "spatial environment detection" purposes).
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31 launch?
Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31?
Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 3B/E.
Where does Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.