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Shijian 29A/B

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on December 30, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 30, 2025 · 22:40 UTCLaunch 2025-315Launch no. 7,178 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 30, 2025, 22:40
Launch designation
2025-315
Mission
Shijian 29A/B
Flight name
Shijian-29A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
192 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
19.7°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 29A2025-315ANORAD 67302Strategic Support TroopsTechnology6,000 kgIn orbit
Shi Jian 29B2025-315CNORAD 67403Strategic Support TroopsTechnology1,000 kgIn orbit, attached to another object

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