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Long March 2C: Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

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.

Monday, 17 August 202603:02 UTC
Long March 2C: Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Mission Data

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
🇨🇳China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationEst. 1999
Launch VehicleLong March 2C
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Vehicle Record66 of 67 launches (98.5%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record606 successes / 16 failures (97%)
Success Streak13 consecutive
Mission TypeEarth Science
Target OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch PadLaunch Complex 9
Location🇨🇳 Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China CHN
Orbital Launches This Year#195
Agency Launches This Year#41
Launches From This Pad80
Launches From This Site163
Status Note

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

About Long March 2C

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

Launch updates

  1. Launch success.

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  2. Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.

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Launch Site

Launch Complex 9 · 38.8631°N 111.5896°E

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.