Name: 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites — Zhuque-2E Block 2
Start: 2026-06-09T08:23:00Z
End: 2026-06-09T08:55:00Z
Location: Launch Area 96A

Question 1

What rocket is launching 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites?

Accepted Answer

2 x SatNet DTC test satellites is launching on the Zhuque-2E Block 2.

Question 2

Who is launching 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites?

Accepted Answer

2 x SatNet DTC test satellites is being launched by LandSpace, a commercial launch provider founded in 2015.

Question 3

Where is 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites launching from?

Accepted Answer

2 x SatNet DTC test satellites is launching from Launch Area 96A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites heading to?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Is the Zhuque-2E Block 2 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Zhuque-2E Block 2 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Zhuque-2E Block 2 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Zhuque-2E Block 2 has launched 2 times to date, with 2 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites mission?

Accepted Answer

A pair of demonstration satellites for Direct-To-Cell (DTC) communications from Low Earth Orbit for SpaceSail and China Mobile:

* SpaceSail DTC 01

* CMCC-02

2 x SatNet DTC test satellites

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Launch Area 96A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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