Shiyan 30 03-04
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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Thu 12 Mar, 23:33 CET
22:33 UTC
The rocket put its payload into the planned orbit.
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Shiyan 30 03-04 on Long March 2D. Thu 12 Mar 2026, 22:33 UTC. Reported outcome: Success. Launch site: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1). Source: Launch Library 2.
A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known.
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
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Launch success.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities 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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