# Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO): launch

> Long March 2C by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Flown: Success.

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- Data as of: 2026-10-13 03:00 UTC (last Launch Library 2 sync)
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## Facts

- Launch: Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
- Mission: Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)
- Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- Rocket: Long March 2C
- Pad: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Country of the launch site: CHN
- Date (UTC): Mon, Aug 17, 03:02 UTC (2026-08-17T03:02:00.000Z)
- Launch window: 2026-08-17 02:53 UTC to 2026-08-17 03:17 UTC
- Status: completed (Launch Library 2: Success)
- Outcome: Success
- Real slips recorded: 0; other date moves (placeholder rolls, firmings), not slips: 0

## Mission description

Quoted from Launch Library 2: 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.

## Date history

No date change recorded for this launch since our ledger began.

## Sources

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- [Mission information (link from Launch Library 2)](https://www.spacelaunchnow.me/launch/long-march-2c-satellite-for-earth-observation-seo)

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