Monday. Approximately six hours later, SpaceXs next private human spaceflight mission, Fram2, lifted off from Florida. Then, on April 1, China launched its Chang Zheng 2D rocket. Then China will also launch Chang Zheng 6 on April 3, and SpaceX will launch Starlink Group 11-13 later that evening. F
China launched the first of two missions this week from Site 9401 (SLS-2) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on April 1. The mission window opened at 3:52 UTC, and Chang Zheng 2D successfully lifted off at 4:00 UTC as scheduled.
Four SatNet test satellites were launched on a Chang Zheng 2D rocket as part of a mission to deploy a low-Earth orbit internet constellation by China. These demonstration satellites, built by Galaxy Space and Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., are designed to test the capabilities of this state-o
What could be one of Chang Zheng 6s final missions is expected to launch on April 3 from Launch Complex 16 (LC-16) at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China. The launch window opens at 2:04 UTC and closes at 2:36 UTC, with an anticipated launch at 2:10 UTC.
As usual, Chang Zheng 6s mission and payload remain unknown, but both will likely become clear throughout the coming week. This is Chang Zheng 6s 25th mission, and it is rumored to be retiring this month, potentially making this its final launch.Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 11-13