launched fromChina

Shijian-25

Success
JAN 06202520:00:00 UTC

Shijian-25, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, was designed to test on-orbit refueling and satellite life-extension technologies in geostationary orbit.

In July 2025, it transferred approximately 142 kg of fuel to a Beidou navigation satellite - the first successful on-orbit refueling in geostationary orbit.

launched fromLC-3Xichang

aboardLong March 3B/E3B-Y104intoGTO

Payload

Shijian-25

Satellite servicing / Technology demonstration