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Long March 4B | Haiyang 2E
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July 1, 2026, 11:46 p.m.
Earth Science
Haiyang 2E (Chinese: "Ocean"), abbreviated HY-2E, is a marine remote sensing satellite of China. The HY-2 series' primary objective is to measure ocean dynamic and regional environmental trends in the microwave spectral range, plus measurements of parameters such as marine wind vector, marine surface heat and Sea Surface Temperature (SST). These ocean dynamics real-time data aid aero-marine forecasts for the prevention of, and relief in the event of, natural disasters. Instruments carried include: * Microwave Radiometer Imager (MWRI) * Radar Altimeter (RA) * Ku-band Rotational Fan-beam Scatterometer (SCAT)
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Long March 8A | SpaceSail Polar Group TBD
Polar Orbit Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-50
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A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system. The Falcon 9 1st stage carries 2 customer payload from Besxar for testing their Fabships pilot reusable manufacturing pods in launch and re-entry environments.
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Flyby
July 05, 2026
Hayabusa2 S-Type Asteroid (98943) Torifune Flyby
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Docking
July 14, 2026
Soyuz MS-29 Docking
International Space StationThe Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft will autonomously dock to the International Space Station.
Celestial Event
August 12, 2026
Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
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