China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Shiyan 31

Long March 2D

SUCCESS

Success

Monday, October 13, 2025 · 10:00 UTC

Mission

/01

Chinese satellite reported to be for "new optical imaging technological demonstration" purposes. Actual usage not known.

Mission Type

Government/Top Secret

Orbit

Polar Orbit (PO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

/02

Rocket

Variant: D

Launch Pad

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

40.960° N, 100.298° E

129

Pad Launches

260

Location Launches

546

Agency Launches

233

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