August 17th， Xichang Satellite Launch Center – China successfully launched the Shiyan-28B 02 satellite into its predetermined orbit today at 16:55 Beijing time. The launch was carried out using a Long March 4C carrier rocket， marking another significant achievement in China’s space exploration program.
The Shiyan-28B 02 satellite was developed by the Innovation Academy of Microsatellites， Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its primary mission is to conduct spatial environment detection and related technological experiments. This launch represents the 71st satellite launch mission undertaken by the Innovation Academy of Microsatellites， bringing their total successful launches across various fields—including communications， navigation， remote sensing， scientific research， and micro/nano-satellites—to 185. This extensive track record highlights the academy’s growing expertise and contribution to China’s satellite technology development.
The Long March 4C carrier rocket， responsible for this successful mission， is a product of the Eighth Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. This consistently reliable， three-stage liquid-propellant rocket is designed for flexibility， capable of launching various types of satellites into different orbits. Its robust capabilities include delivering payloads of up to 3 tons to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous circular orbit. The Long March series of rockets has a distinguished history， and with this launch， it marked its 589th flight， underscoring its consistent performance and integral role in China’s space missions. The success of the Long March 4C further solidifies its position as a workhorse in China’s launch vehicle fleet.
