China sends experimental Shiyan-30 satellites into orbit as launch cadence intensifies

A Long March 2D rocket sent a new set of experimental satellites into orbit late Sunday, capping an intense month of Chinese launch activities. The Long March 2D lifted off at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Sept. 28 (0300 UTC, Sept. 29) from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China, with the launch vehicle climbing into dense clouds above the forested hill surrounding the spaceport. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Oct 1)