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Long March 2C Unknown Payload launch time, date and countdown

Go Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CST

Countdown

Launch time: (Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 16:00 UTC)

Launch details

US Central
UTC
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 16:00 UTC
Launch window
9:52 AM CST – 10:16 AM CST
15:52 UTC – 16:16 UTC
Status
Go Go for Launch
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (Government)
Rocket
Long March 2C
Mission
Unknown Payload
Mission type
Unknown
Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Location
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Country code
CHN

Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.

About this launch

Long March 2C Unknown Payload is a launch of the Long March 2C rocket operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is scheduled for Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CST (Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 16:00 UTC). The launch window runs 9:52 AM CST – 10:16 AM CST (15:52 UTC – 16:16 UTC). The launch site is Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Mission type: Unknown. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “Go for Launch”.

Mission description

Details TBD.

How to watch

When Launch Library 2 lists an official YouTube webcast, T-ZERO embeds it here (click play to load the YouTube player). We do not host video ourselves; the stream stays on YouTube. Launch times often move, so reload this page for the latest schedule. External links below if the player fails.

What to expect from Long March 2C Unknown Payload

Long March 2C Unknown Payload is set to fly on a Long March 2C from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, with China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation as the launch provider.

Rocket and provider in our data

T-ZERO currently lists 1 launch of the Long March 2C: none completed yet; 1 upcoming. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has 15 launches across 9 rockets in our data, about 11% of the 140 launches we list. These counts only cover launches from about the last two months and everything on the schedule, not the full history of the rocket or provider.

Timing

Read the launch time as a NET (“no earlier than”) target. If weather, a technical issue or range traffic gets in the way, the attempt slides later in the window or to another day. Launch Library 2 lists a window of 24 minutes, 15:52 UTC – 16:16 UTC. The status “Go” means Launch Library 2 treats the current launch time as confirmed by an official or reliable source; it can still slip.

Launch time in other time zones

Launch time in several time zones
UTCThu, Nov 5, 4:00 PM UTC
US EasternThu, Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST
US CentralThu, Nov 5, 10:00 AM CST
US PacificThu, Nov 5, 8:00 AM PST
United KingdomThu, Nov 5, 4:00 PM GMT
IndiaThu, Nov 5, 9:30 PM IST
JapanFri, Nov 6, 1:00 AM JST
Local time at Xichang, SichuanFri, Nov 6, 12:00 AM CST

The countdown at the top of the page converts the time to your own time zone once it loads. Near midnight the calendar date can differ from zone to zone.

Watching

Xichang, Sichuan allows only limited public viewing (registration, tickets or a few specific spots). Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our Xichang, Sichuan viewing guide. There is no webcast link on file yet. Streams usually appear close to launch day, either here or on China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation’s own channels.

Where to watch this launch in person

Public viewing: Limited Xichang, Sichuan. Xichang has long been the most open of the three inland Chinese launch centres, but viewing is arranged: a few named viewpoints, reached by official tours or travel agencies, and the sources we read describe mainland ID and real-name booking.

Crowd estimate for this launch: Medium evening, night or dawn launch (+1). An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.

Nearest viewing spots we have checked:

Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for Xichang, Sichuan

Frequently asked questions about Long March 2C Unknown Payload

What time does Long March 2C Unknown Payload launch?

It is scheduled for Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CST (Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 16:00 UTC). Times are NET (no earlier than) and can change, so check this page again close to launch.

Where is the Long March 2C Unknown Payload launch site?

Launch Library 2 lists Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. That is part of Xichang, Sichuan; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/xichang/.

Which vehicle flies Long March 2C Unknown Payload?

Long March 2C from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Is there a live stream of Long March 2C Unknown Payload?

No official webcast link is listed yet; providers usually post one shortly before launch. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.

How long is the launch window for Long March 2C Unknown Payload?

Launch Library 2 lists a window of 24 minutes, 15:52 UTC – 16:16 UTC.

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