China launches experimental Shiyan-29 to GEO, commercial Ceres-1 carries 3 satellites

China conducted a pair of launches sending an experimental spacecraft to geosynchronous orbit and three further satellites into polar orbits. The first launch of the day saw a Long March 3C rocket, exceptionally using a YZ-1 upper stage, lift off at 10:34 p.m. Eastern Sept. 4 (0234 UTC Sept. 5) from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, southwest China. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Sep 6)