China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2CLaunch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 611th launch · 41st this year · humanity's 7,368th orbital launch attempt
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Window: Aug 17, 02:53 – Aug 17, 03:17 UTC
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Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
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.
Earth Science · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
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Pad — Launch Complex 9
Local pad time: Aug 17, 11:02 AM GMT+8
79 launches from this pad · 160 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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