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OK!Long March 2D | Shiyan 31
LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL
> MISSION DATA
DATEMonday, October 13, 2025
TIME10:00 AM UTC
PROVIDERChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
ROCKETLong March 2D
PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
LOCATIONJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
ORBITPolar Orbit
> MISSION BRIEFING // GOVERNMENT/TOP SECRET
Chinese satellite reported to be for "new optical imaging technological demonstration" 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: 2025-10-13 09:50:00 UTC — 2025-10-13 10:25:00 UTC.
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