A Long March-2D/YZ-3 (CZ-2D/YZ-3) rocket was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 1000 GMT on 23 November 2023. The Y59 flight used a Yuanzheng-3 (YZ-3) upper stage to carry a trio of demonstration satellite for the internet constellation called Chuangxin-20 (CX-20). The satellites themselves are called Xingwang Qinxie Gyidao-02: XQG-02A, -02B and 02C. The stage was later deorbited.
🚀 Liftoff at ~10:00UTC on November 23, Long March 2D Y59 with Yuanzheng-3 Y2 upper stage launched a demonstration satellite for internet constellation (aka Changxin-20, CX-20) pic.twitter.com/nxky6YgMhU
— China 'N Asia Spaceflight 🚀𝕏 🛰️ (@CNSpaceflight) November 23, 2023
