Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 2 x SatNet test satellites

Name: Long March 2C/YZ-1S | 2 x SatNet test satellites
Start: 2023-07-09T11:00:00Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

2 satellites officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)". Probable 1st test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Mission Details

Launch date: July 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Operator: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission type: Communications