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Long March 5 | Yaogan 41
Long March 5 | Yaogan 41 launched on Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 01:41 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Dec 2023
NET Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 01:41 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 5Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
101Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 5 to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 5 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Yaogan 41
Chinese reconnaissance satellite explicitly named in official news as a "high orbit optical remote sensing satellite". Satellite was found in standard geostationary transfer orbit after launch; other details TBD.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 5 | Yaogan 41 launch?
Long March 5 | Yaogan 41 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 01:41 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 5 | Yaogan 41?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 5 | Yaogan 41?
Long March 5 | Yaogan 41 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 5.
Where does Long March 5 | Yaogan 41 launch from?
It lifts off from 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.