Mission
Earth Science · SSO
2 satellites built by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) for testing operations of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites for Earth observation purposes.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUTIAN-2 A 2025-256A | Payload | 716 × 734 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| CHUTIAN-2 B 2025-256B | Payload | 715 × 734 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| LIJIAN-1 R/B 2025-256C | Rocket body | 395 × 672 km · 98.3° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2025-256 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).