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Shiyan 31

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on October 13, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 13, 2025 · 10:00 UTCLaunch 2025-227Launch no. 7,086 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 13, 2025, 10:00
Launch designation
2025-227
Mission
Shiyan 31
Vehicle flight ID
Y92

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
497 km
Initial apogee
513 km
Inclination
80.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 312025-227ANORAD 65945Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Optical imaging1,000 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.