4 x SatNet test satellites
Long March 2D, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch time
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Fri 24 Apr, 08:35 CEST
06:35 UTC
The rocket put its payload into the planned orbit.
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4 x SatNet test satellites on Long March 2D. Fri 24 Apr 2026, 06:35 UTC. Reported outcome: Success. Launch site: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1). Source: Launch Library 2.
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
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Launch success.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.
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Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China (CN)
Coordinates: 28.247059, 102.029008
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