MISSION NAME
4 x SatNet test satellites
Status
Success
DATE
16 SEP 2025
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Description
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Rocket Description
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 Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.