Long March 2D/YZ-3 | 3 x SatNet test satellites

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 2D/YZ-3 | 3 x SatNet test satellites on a Long March 2D/YZ-3 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/YZ-3
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/YZ-3 | 3 x SatNet test satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-11-23T10:00:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 2D/YZ-3 roars off the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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