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Long March 4B | Yaogan 47
Long March 4B | Yaogan 47 launched on Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 03:41 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Dec 2025
NET Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 03:41 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 4BVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 4B 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 4B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Yaogan 47
The Yaogan 47 is a Chinese military “remote sensing” satellite of unknown purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 4B | Yaogan 47 launch?
Long March 4B | Yaogan 47 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 03:41 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 4B | Yaogan 47?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 4B | Yaogan 47?
Long March 4B | Yaogan 47 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 4B.
Where does Long March 4B | Yaogan 47 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.