Launch Details

Space launch mission information

Long March 2C/YZ-1S | SatNet test satellite

Launch Successful
621 days ago12/30/2023, 12:04:00 AM
Long March 2C/YZ-1S | SatNet test satellite

Mission Description

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Launch Videos

Long March-2C launches “Satellite Internet Technology Test Satellite”

Long March-2C launches “Satellite Internet Technology Test Satellite”

Long March-2C launches “Satellite Internet Technology Test Satellite”

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Mission Updates

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12/30/2023, 1:45:15 AM

Launch success.

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12/27/2023, 6:51:20 PM

Updated possible LV identity based on additional clues.

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12/26/2023, 7:47:23 AM

Refined launch window and updated possible LV identity.

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12/23/2023, 2:32:31 AM

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.

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Launch Details

Launch Window

12/30/2023, 12:04:00 AM

to 12/30/2023, 12:25:00 AM

Rocket Details

Long March 2C/YZ-1S

Family: Long March

Variant: C/YZ-1S

Launch Facility

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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