China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2D
4 x SatNet test satellites
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StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 2D
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
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Mission
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Quick facts
VehicleLong March 2D
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowMay 30, 17:57:00 UTC→May 30, 18:17:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March
Height38.3 m
Diameter3.35 m
Stages2
ReusableNo
LEO capacity3,500 kg
Track record99/100 successful