Mission
Government/Top Secret · LEO
A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known.
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIYAN-30 01 2025-222A | Payload | 591 × 593 km · 35.0° | Globe |
| SHIYAN-30 02 2025-222B | Payload | 590 × 593 km · 35.0° | Globe |
| CZ-2D R/B 2025-222C | Rocket body | 527 × 601 km · 34.9° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2025-222. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).