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Chutian

Lijian-1 launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 9, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 9, 2025 · 03:32 UTCLaunch 2025-256Launch no. 7,116 in the log
RocketLijian-1
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC130
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyZhongke TJ YGChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 9, 2025, 03:32
Launch designation
2025-256
Flight name
Chutian
Vehicle flight ID
Y9

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Chutian xingzuo 2-01 xing2025-256ANORAD 66409China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp.Optical imaging150 kgIn orbit
Chutian xingzuo 2-02 xing2025-256BNORAD 66410China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp.Optical imaging150 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.