A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known. March 12, 2026 at 22:33 UTC · Launch Successful Long March 2D — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, to Low Earth Orbit Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China The world's 7225th orbital launch attempt, and 52nd of 2026. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image via The Space Devs.