Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites

Name: Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellites
Start: 2026-04-24T06:35:00Z
End: 2026-04-24T06:46:00Z
Location: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL

> MISSION DATA

DATEFriday, April 24, 2026

TIME06:35 AM UTC

PROVIDERChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

ROCKETLong March 2D

PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

LOCATIONXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

> MISSION BRIEFING // COMMUNICATIONS

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites". Probably 4 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

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

Launch window: 2026-04-24 06:25:00 UTC — 2026-04-24 06:46:00 UTC.

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

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