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China Surprises with Shiyan-31 Satellite Launch at Dawn
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- China launched Shiyan-31 remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 2D rocket.
- The launch occurred at 6:00 a.m. Eastern time, surprising observers due to the lack of prior airspace closure notices.
- The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed Shiyan-31 to test new optical imaging technologies.
- The launch follows the Shiyan-30 mission and marks China’s 61st orbital launch attempt in 2025.
