9 July 2023, 11:00 UTC

2 x SatNet test satellites

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

Drawing of the Long March 2C/YZ-1S for 2 x SatNet test satellites

Launched two satellite-internet technology demonstration satellites from Jiuquan, the first test spacecraft for China's planned SatNet (Guowang) low-Earth-orbit broadband megaconstellation.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: PO; Polar orbit
Payload to orbit: 600 kg (est.)
Flight: 5th; of 10 Long March 2C/YZ-1S flights

Date and time: 9 July 2023, 11:00 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: 2023-095
Launches in 2023: 102nd of 223

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