China sends experimental Shiyan-30 satellites into orbit as launch cadence intensifies

Published on September 30, 2025
A Long March 2D rocket lifts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China, leaving a trail of flame and smoke against mist-covered hills.

A Long March 2D rocket sent a new set of experimental satellites into orbit late Sunday, capping an intense month of Chinese launch activities.

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