Technology
Two technology demonstration satellites for satellite transmissions of signals for the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), a successor to the current Automatic Identification System (AIS) on ships and maritime vessels for traffic management at sea with higher bandwidth on new frequencies for secure communications and e-navigation. This project is a joint effort by the China Ministry of Transport's China Transport Telecommunications Information Center and SpaceSail, operator of the Qianfan/G60 constellation.
Orbital Attempt
#7,140
EP Mission
#31
Pad Launch
#63
Location Launch
#268
Designator
2025-284
Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 AM
Minute
1 update
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Dec 5, 2025, 5:00 PM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
