Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight

Name: Tianlong-3 | Demo Flight
Start: 2026-04-03T04:17:00Z
End: 2026-04-03T06:09:00Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH FAILURE

> MISSION DATA

DATEFriday, April 3, 2026

TIME04:17 AM UTC

PROVIDERSpace Pioneer

ROCKETTianlong-3

PADTianlong-3 Launch Pad

LOCATIONJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

ORBITPolar Orbit

> MISSION BRIEFING // TEST FLIGHT

First test launch of Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 rocket.

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

Source-reported status: Launch Failure. Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.

Launch window: 2026-04-03 03:52:00 UTC — 2026-04-03 06:09:00 UTC.

Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.

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