Long March 2D/YZ-3 — mission imagery
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3 x SatNet test satellites

Long March 2D/YZ-3China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Thursday, November 23, 2023 · 10:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Long March 2D/YZ-3

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The Long March 10A is a human-rated launch vehicle designed to replace the current Long March 2F, along with the Low Earth Orbit version of China's Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, as their...

Height67.4 m
LEO Payload18,000 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

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.

Payload3 x SatNet test satellites
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages2
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.247°N
Longitude
102.029°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

09:52 AM UTC - 10:15 AM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.