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Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Name: Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) launch
Start: 2026-08-17T03:02:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-17T03:17:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 2CChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 9

Monday, August 17, 2026 · 03:02 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) is an Earth observation satellite project of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University. The SEO mission aims to develop advanced space technologies and represents an ambitious step toward utilizing space technologies to support sustainability and future development, including giving Emirati talent hands-on experiences in various stages of satellite development and operations including ground station facilities, assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) capabilities. The mission seeks to provide data and insights that contribute to environmental protection, natural resource management, and enhanced planning and decision-making efficiency.

PayloadSatellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Stages2

PadLaunch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range

Latitude: 38.863°N
Longitude: 111.590°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

02:53 AM UTC - 03:17 AM UTC

Vehicle

Long March 2C

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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

Launches619

Successes595

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...

Schedule History

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Aug 1703:00 AM

Aug 1703:02 AM

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