Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 — launch time, webcast & live countdown

Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 launched on Sat, May 11, 2024, 11:43 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.

Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Lifted offNET May 2024

NET Sat, May 11, 2024, 11:43 PM UTC

Live coverage

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Mission profile

Government/Top SecretMission type

Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit

Flight simulation

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

Satellite officially named for "space environment detection" purposes, exact details unknown.

Around this launch

No news linked to this launch yet

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Good to know

What time does Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 launch?

Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 is scheduled to lift off Sat, May 11, 2024, 11:43 PM UTC.

Where can I watch Long March 4C | Shiyan 23?

Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.

Who is launching Long March 4C | Shiyan 23?

Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 4C.

Where does Long March 4C | Shiyan 23 launch from?

It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Aurora

Tuning into the cosmos…