LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Sat Dec 30 2023

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

SatNet test satellite

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(12:13 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(12:04 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(12:25 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 2C/YZ-1S

Description:

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Communications
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)