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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2DLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 01-02

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September 29, 2025 · 03:00 UTCAdd to calendar

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CZ-2D Shiyan 30 01-02

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 545th launch · 44th this year · humanity's 7,077th orbital launch attempt

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Sep 29, 02:50 – Sep 29, 03:25 UTC

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Shiyan 30 01-02

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

Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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  • Launch success.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 9/29/2025 · source

  • Adding launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 9/25/2025 · source

Pad — Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Local pad time: Sep 29, 11:00 AM GMT+8

108 launches from this pad · 242 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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