Long March 2C/YZ-1S — mission imagery
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2 x SatNet test satellites

Long March 2C/YZ-1SChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Sunday, July 9, 2023 · 11:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Long March 2C/YZ-1S

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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...

Height42 m
LEO Payload3,850 kg
Launches612
Successes589

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

2 satellites officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)". Probable 1st test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Payload2 x SatNet test satellites
OrbitPolar Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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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

10:57 AM UTC - 12:32 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.