4 x SatNet test satellites
Long March 2C/YZ-1S, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch time
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Tue 16 Sept, 03:06 CEST
01:06 UTC
The rocket put its payload into the planned orbit.
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4 x SatNet test satellites on Long March 2C/YZ-1S. Tue 16 Sept 2025, 01:06 UTC. Reported outcome: Success. Launch site: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603). Source: Launch Library 2.
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
Mission patches
- CZ-2C SatNet test satellites
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Launch success.
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Delayed to September 16 per NOTAMs.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain.
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Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China (CN)
Coordinates: 40.960482, 100.298059
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