Long March 2D/YZ-3 — mission imagery
Back to launches
Success

High Speed Laser Diamond Constellation Test System

Long March 2D/YZ-3China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Thursday, December 12, 2024 · 07:17 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

5 prototype satellites for Low Earth Orbit communications satellite constellation testing, in 3 different orbits.

PayloadHigh Speed Laser Diamond Constellation Test System
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages2
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
40.960°N
Longitude
100.298°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

07:08 AM UTC - 09:57 AM UTC

Vehicle

Long March 2D/YZ-3

Profile →
Height67.4 m
LEO Payload18,000 kg
Launches619
Successes595

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Profile →

CHN • Founded 1999

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.