Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 03
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
April 28, 2025, 8:01 p.m. - April 28, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
April 28, 2025, 8:01 p.m. - April 28, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
A batch of 10 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.
Launch success.
Liftoff.
Tweaked launch window.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
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