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Long March 6 | Shiyan 25
Long March 6 | Shiyan 25 launched on Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 03:18 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jun 2023
NET Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 03:18 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 6Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 16Pad
Taiyuan 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 6 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 6 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Shiyan 25
Satellite officially reported as for “testing new Earth observation techniques” purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 6 | Shiyan 25 launch?
Long March 6 | Shiyan 25 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 03:18 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 6 | Shiyan 25?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 6 | Shiyan 25?
Long March 6 | Shiyan 25 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 6.
Where does Long March 6 | Shiyan 25 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 16, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.