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Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight
Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight launched on Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC — a Space Pioneer mission.
Launch FailureSpace Pioneer
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Tianlong-3Vehicle
Space PioneerProvider
Tianlong-3 Launch PadPad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Tianlong-3 to Polar 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 Tianlong-3 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Demo Flight
First test launch of Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 rocket.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight launch?
Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight is scheduled to lift off Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight?
Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight is an Space Pioneer mission flying on a Tianlong-3.
Where does Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Tianlong-3 Launch Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.