Data checked:
OK!Long March 5 | TJSW-23
LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL
> MISSION DATA
DATESaturday, December 20, 2025
TIME12:30 PM UTC
PROVIDERChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
ROCKETLong March 5
PAD101
LOCATIONWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
> MISSION BRIEFING // GOVERNMENT/TOP SECRET
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
> SCHEDULE & SOURCE
Source-reported status: Launch Successful. The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Launch window: 2025-12-20 12:22:00 UTC — 2025-12-20 13:40:00 UTC.
Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.
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