China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Long March 2C

SUCCESS
Success

Monday, August 17, 2026 · 03:02 UTC

Mission

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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.

Mission Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Long March 2C

Variant: C

Launch Pad

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

38.863° N, 111.590° E

79

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159

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