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Shiyan 30-03/04

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on March 12, 2026, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 12, 2026 · 22:33 UTCLaunch 2026-048Launch no. 7,230 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 12, 2026, 22:33
Launch designation
2026-048
Mission
Shiyan 30-03/04
Flight name
Shiyan 30 03/04
Vehicle flight ID
Y95

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
585 km
Initial apogee
592 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 30-032026-048ANORAD 68139Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)Signals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 30-042026-048BNORAD 68140Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)Signals intelligence500 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.