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Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04

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

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 579th launch · 9th this year · humanity's 7,225th orbital launch attempt

T− --:--:--March 12, 2026 · 22:33 UTCAdd to calendar
Success

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

Window: Mar 12, 22:25 – Mar 12, 22:46 UTC

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Shiyan 30 03-04

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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Updates

  • Launch success.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 3/12/2026 · source

  • Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 3/10/2026 · source

Pad — Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Local pad time: Mar 13, 6:33 AM GMT+8

108 launches from this pad · 241 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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