Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites on a Long March 2D out of Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 2D
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-04-24T06:35:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 2D passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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