Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
Long March 2C launched the Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) mission for China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on Aug 17, 2026 (UTC).
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9 · Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
Launched Aug 17, 2026 12:02:00 PMSuccess
7 objects in orbit now
Flight direction
190° S
measured from the launched orbit · inclination 97.5°
Flight path
First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)
Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.
About the mission
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.
Mission description from Launch Library 2.
Objects from this launch still in orbit
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Mon, Aug 17 · 12:02:00 PM
- Status
- Success
- Launch provider
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- Rocket
- Long March 2C
- Mission type
- Earth Science
- Target orbit
- SSO
- Launch pad
- Launch Complex 9 · Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China