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Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04
Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04 launched on Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Mar 2026
NET Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 10:33 PM 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
Government/Top SecretMission 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
Shiyan 30 03-04
A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04 launch?
Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04?
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Who is launching Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04?
Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2D.
Where does Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.