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WHDW 21

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on April 8, 2026, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 8, 2026 · 19:38 UTCLaunch 2026-076Launch no. 7,259 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 8, 2026, 19:38
Launch designation
2026-076
Mission
WHDW 21
Vehicle flight ID
Y17

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
955 km
Inclination
86.4°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WHDW 21-012026-076ANORAD 68656China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 21-022026-076BNORAD 68657China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 21-032026-076CNORAD 68658China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 21-042026-076DNORAD 68659China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 21-052026-076ENORAD 68660China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 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.