Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04

Name: Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04
Start: 2026-03-12T22:33:00Z
End: 2026-03-12T22:46:00Z
Location: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL

> MISSION DATA

DATEThursday, March 12, 2026

TIME10:33 PM 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 // GOVERNMENT/TOP SECRET

A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known.

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

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

Launch window: 2026-03-12 22:25:00 UTC — 2026-03-12 22:46:00 UTC.

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

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