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Qianfan Jigui 18

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on October 17, 2025, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 17, 2025 · 07:08 UTCLaunch 2025-233Launch no. 7,093 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 6A
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 17, 2025, 07:08
Launch designation
2025-233
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 18
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 06
Vehicle flight ID
Y24

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-012025-233ANORAD 66033Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-022025-233BNORAD 66034Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-032025-233CNORAD 66035Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-042025-233DNORAD 66036Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-052025-233ENORAD 66037Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-062025-233FNORAD 66038Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-072025-233GNORAD 66039Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-082025-233HNORAD 66040Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-092025-233JNORAD 66041Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-102025-233KNORAD 66042Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-112025-233LNORAD 66043Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-122025-233MNORAD 66044Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-132025-233NNORAD 66045Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-142025-233PNORAD 66046Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-152025-233QNORAD 66047Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-162025-233RNORAD 66048Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-172025-233SNORAD 66049Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 06-182025-233TNORAD 66050Shanghai 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.