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4 x SatNet test satellites

Zhuque-2E, LandSpace

Launch Area 96A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch time

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Fri 15 Aug, 03:17 CEST

01:17 UTC

The rocket did not reach orbit, or the payload did not separate from it.

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Mission

4 x SatNet test satellites on Zhuque-2E. Fri 15 Aug 2025, 01:17 UTC. Reported outcome: Failure. Launch site: Launch Area 96A. 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

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    Source updates from Launch Library 2 (3)

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    1. LL2 update

      Launch failure.

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    2. LL2 update

      Liftoff has occurred, outcome pending.

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    3. LL2 update

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

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    Launch pad

    Launch Area 96A

    Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China (CN)

    Coordinates: 40.91491, 100.245488

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    Launch data: The Space Devs (Launch Library 2)

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