China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is scheduled to launch a Long March 3B/E rocket as part of the Shijian 31 mission. The launch is scheduled on 06/16/2026 09:45 UTC for the Government/Top Secret mission launching from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. The status of the launch is Success. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Long March 3B/E and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: Shijian 31
Classified experimental Chinese satellite of unknown purposes (officially described for “spatial environment detection” purposes).
Rocket: Long March 3B/E
The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series.
It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit.
The additional designation “E” stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
Agency: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
