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Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
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Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL

> MISSION DATA

DATEMonday, August 17, 2026
TIME03:02 AM UTC
PROVIDERChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
ROCKETLong March 2C
PADLaunch Complex 9
LOCATIONTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit

> MISSION BRIEFING // EARTH SCIENCE

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) is an Earth observation satellite project of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University. The SEO mission aims to develop advanced space technologies and represents an ambitious step toward utilizing space technologies to support sustainability and future development, including giving Emirati talent hands-on experiences in various stages of satellite development and operations including ground station facilities, assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) capabilities. The mission seeks to provide data and insights that contribute to environmental protection, natural resource management, and enhanced planning and decision-making efficiency.

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

Source-reported status: Launch Successful. The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Launch window: 2026-08-17 02:53:00 UTC — 2026-08-17 03:17:00 UTC.

Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.

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