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Daqi 2

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on April 17, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 17, 2026 · 04:10 UTCLaunch 2026-084Launch no. 7,267 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 17, 2026, 04:10
Launch designation
2026-084
Mission
Daqi 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y41

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
682 km
Initial apogee
689 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
2.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Daqi Huanjing Jiance Weixing2026-084ANORAD 68760China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Earth science2,600 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.