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Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites
Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites launched on Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 2DVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)Pad
Xichang 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 2D 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 2D ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
4 x SatNet test satellites
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites launch?
Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites is scheduled to lift off Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites?
Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2D.
Where does Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.