NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

3 x SatNet test satellites

Launch Time
Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:00 UTC

Rocket

Long March 2D/YZ-3
Image Credit: CASC
CASC
Status: Active
Price: $30.0 million
Liftoff Thrust: 2,962 kN
Payload to LEO: 3,500 kg
Payload to GTO: 1,200 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 40.77 m
Fairing Diameter: 3.35 m
Fairing Height: 7.82 m

Mission Details

3 x SatNet test satellites

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 3 (?) test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Payloads: 3
Low Earth Orbit

Location

LC-3, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2023

190th orbital launch attempt

Long March 2D

84th mission
12th mission of 2023
83rd successful mission
52nd consecutive successful mission