Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) launched on a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2C from Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on August 17, 2026 at 03:02 UTC. The launch window ran from 02:53 to 03:17 UTC. It was China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 611th launch, 41st this year and humanity's 7,368th orbital launch attempt. It was the 66th Long March 2C flight and the 3rd this year. The payload was bound for Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

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.