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Shiyan 31

Long March 2DChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Monday, October 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Long March 2D

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The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellite...

Height38.3 m
LEO Payload3,500 kg
Launches600
Successes575

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Mission Brief

Chinese satellite reported to be for "new optical imaging technological demonstration" purposes. Actual usage not known.

PayloadShiyan 31
OrbitPolar Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages2
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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Launch Site

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH SITE
40.960°N, 100.298°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.