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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulEarth ScienceLong March 2C · SEO
Launched 2026-08-17 03:02 UTCLaunch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Worldwide
195th
orbital launch attempt in 2026
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
41st
launch this year
Launch Complex 9
2nd
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
144 d 4 h
since the pad's previous launch
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.
Launch Provider
Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
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Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
42m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
3,850kg
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