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flag China's Long March 2D rocket successfully launched two satellites, marking its 100th flawless mission.

flag China's Long March 2D rocket completed its 100th successful launch on September 29, 2025, deploying two experimental satellites, Shiyan 30A and 30B, into orbit from Sichuan's Xichang Launch Center. flag The 40.6-meter rocket, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, has maintained a perfect record since its 1992 debut, carrying 316 satellites for domestic and international clients. flag It is capable of placing up to 1.3 tons into sun-synchronous orbit or 4 tons into low-Earth orbit. flag The mission marked the 598th launch in China’s Long March series and the country’s 60th launch of 2025.

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