Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, LA-4 / Pad 603 (SLS-2) (China)
Launch date:
16 September 2025 at 01:06:00 UTC
Status:
Unknown
Launch description
A CASC Long March 2C rocket was set to launch the WHJSW (SatNet Demo Satellites) mission on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM (UTC).
Missions
WHJSW (SatNet Demo Satellites):
"Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellites" (Weixing hulianwang jishu shiyan weixing, WHJSW), likely a test as part of the state SatNet constellation. Specifically, the satellites demonstrated a new "satellite-rocket connection and separation device" allowing more reliable, efficient use of fairing space with large numbers of satellites.