Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
Long March 2C, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch time
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Mon 17 Aug, 05:02 CEST
03:02 UTC
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Mission
Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) on Long March 2C from Launch Complex 9. Launch time, status and recorded date changes from Launch Library 2.
Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) is an Earth observation satellite project of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University. The SEO mission aims to develop advanced space technologies and represents an ambitious step toward utilizing space technologies to support sustainability and future development, including giving Emirati talent hands-on experiences in various stages of satellite development and operations including ground station facilities, assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) capabilities. The mission seeks to provide data and insights that contribute to environmental protection, natural resource management, and enhanced planning and decision-making efficiency.
- Mission type
- Earth Science
- Orbit
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit
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Launch pad
Launch Complex 9
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China (CN)
Coordinates: 38.863128, 111.589567
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