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Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites
Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites launched on Sat, Dec 30, 2023, 12:13 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Dec 2023
NET Sat, Dec 30, 2023, 12:13 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 2C/YZ-1SVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 2C/YZ-1S to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 2C/YZ-1S ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
3 x SatNet test satellites
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probably 3 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites launch?
Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites is scheduled to lift off Sat, Dec 30, 2023, 12:13 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites?
Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2C/YZ-1S.
Where does Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 3 x SatNet test satellites launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.