NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

3 x SatNet test satellites

Launch Time
Sat Dec 30, 2023 00:13 UTC

Rocket

Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Image Credit: CASC
CASC
Status: Active
Price: $30.8 million
Liftoff Thrust: 2,962 kN
Payload to LEO: 2,850 kg
Payload to GTO: 1,000 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 38.83 m
Fairing Diameter: 3.35 m
Fairing Height: 8.37 m

Mission Details

3 x SatNet test satellites

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probably 3 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Payloads: 3
Low Earth Orbit

Location

Site 9401 (SLS-2), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2023

221st orbital launch attempt

Long March 2C

74th mission
9th mission of 2023
73rd successful mission
42nd consecutive successful mission