Name: 4 x SatNet test satellites — Long March 2D
Start: 2025-04-01T04:00:00Z
End: 2025-04-01T04:29:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Question 1

What rocket is launching 4 x SatNet test satellites?

Accepted Answer

4 x SatNet test satellites is launching on the Long March 2D.

Question 2

Who is launching 4 x SatNet test satellites?

Accepted Answer

4 x SatNet test satellites is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is 4 x SatNet test satellites launching from?

Accepted Answer

4 x SatNet test satellites is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 4 x SatNet test satellites heading to?

Accepted Answer

4 x SatNet test satellites is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2D is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2D has launched 100 times to date, with 99 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the 4 x SatNet test satellites mission?

Accepted Answer

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites". Probable 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet, 2 by Galaxy Space and 2 by Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co.

4 x SatNet test satellites

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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