Mission
Government/Top Secret · PO
Chinese satellite reported to be for "new optical imaging technological demonstration" 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-31 2025-227A | Payload | 487 × 502 km · 80.0° | Globe |
| CZ-2D R/B 2025-227B | Rocket body | 452 × 477 km · 80.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2025-227. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).