Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

STATUS

Launch Successful. The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

MISSION

Mission

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

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.

ROCKET AND PROVIDER

Rocket

Long March 2C

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (government)

Window

Aug 17, 2026, 02:53 UTC to Aug 17, 2026, 03:17 UTC

LAUNCH SITE

Pad

Launch Complex 9

Location

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China