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Qianfan Jigui 06

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on January 23, 2025, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 23, 2025 · 05:15 UTCLaunch 2025-016Launch no. 6,865 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 23, 2025, 05:15
Launch designation
2025-016
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 06
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 04
Vehicle flight ID
Y6
Flight code
CX20-03?

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
813 km
Inclination
88.9°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
18
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-012025-016ANORAD 62785Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-022025-016BNORAD 62786Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-032025-016CNORAD 62787Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-042025-016DNORAD 62788Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-052025-016ENORAD 62789Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-062025-016FNORAD 62790Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-072025-016GNORAD 62791Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-082025-016HNORAD 62792Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-092025-016JNORAD 62793Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-102025-016KNORAD 62794Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-112025-016LNORAD 62795Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-122025-016MNORAD 62796Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-132025-016NNORAD 62797Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-142025-016PNORAD 62798Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-152025-016QNORAD 62799Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-162025-016RNORAD 62800Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-172025-016SNORAD 62801Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 04-182025-016TNORAD 62802Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.