20 May 2022, 10:30 UTC

RSW-04 - 06

Long March 2C/YZ-1SJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 2C/YZ-1S for RSW-04 - 06

Long March 2C with a Yuanzheng-1S upper stage launched three low-orbit communications satellites from Jiuquan for a constellation technology and service demonstration.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: PO; Polar orbit
Payload to orbit: 850 kg (est.)
Flight: 4th; of 10 Long March 2C/YZ-1S flights

Date and time: 20 May 2022, 10:30 UTC
Rocket: Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2022-056
Launches in 2022: 58th of 186

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