China successfully launched the Pathfinder satellite on November 11 at 19:41 local time. The mission originated from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, utilizing a Long March 2D rocket to reach its designated orbit.
The launch marks the 677th flight for the Long March rocket family. The two-stage Long March 2D vehicle, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, operates on liquid fuel.
The rocket is capable of delivering up to 1.3 metric tons of payload to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. It supports both single and multiple satellite deployment configurations.
While the mission is associated with the Origin Exploration program, specific details regarding the satellite's equipment or its primary scientific objectives remain undisclosed at this time.
