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Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS)
Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) launched on Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 4CVehicle
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 4C 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 / 9:20
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 4C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Daqi-2 (AEMS)
Daqi-2 (DQ-2), also known as the Atmospheric Environment Monitoring Satellite/AEMS, is the second of follow-on series of Chinese satellites to the GF-5 series for high resolution atmospheric environment monitoring of greenhouse gases, such as atmospheric aerosol and carbon dioxide.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) launch?
Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) is scheduled to lift off Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS)?
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Who is launching Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS)?
Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 4C.
Where does Long March 4C | Daqi-2 (AEMS) launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.