At 12:11 Beijing time on March 27, 2026, China successfully launched the Shiyan-33 satellite aboard a Long March 2C/Yuanzheng-1S rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite entered its preset orbit and the launch was declared a complete success. The mission marked the 635th flight of the Long March rocket series.
Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Vehicle | Long March 2C / Yuanzhang-1S Upper Stage |
| Launch Site | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center |
| Launch Time (Beijing Time) | March 27, 2026, 12:11 |
| Satellite | Shiyan-33 |
| Mission Type | Space Environment Scientific Experiment |
| Orbit | Preset orbit |
| Long March Series Flight | 635th |
Background
The Shiyan-33 satellite was developed under the leadership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is primarily used for space environment scientific experiments and technology verification. The Yuanzheng-1S upper stage, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, can precisely deliver satellites to multiple different orbits in a single mission, offering greater adaptability and flexibility for sun-synchronous orbit missions.
Recent Chinese Launches
| Date | Mission | Launch Site |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13 | Long March 8A maiden flight + Long March 2C dual launch | Hainan Commercial / Xichang |
| Mar 15 | Long March 6 modified - Yaogan 50-02 | Taiyuan |
| Mar 16 | Kuaizhou 11 Yaoyi-7 - 8 satellites | Jiuquan |
| Mar 26 | Long March 2D - Siwei Gaojing 2-05, 06 | Taiyuan |
| Mar 27 | Long March 2C/Yuanzheng-1S - Shiyan-33 | Jiuquan |
Source
- CNSA: 我国成功发射试验三十三号卫星