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WHJSW 9

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on April 24, 2026, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 24, 2026 · 06:35 UTCLaunch 2026-091Launch no. 7,274 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 24, 2026, 06:35
Launch designation
2026-091
Mission
WHJSW 9
Flight name
WHJSW 9-1 to 9-4
Vehicle flight ID
Y109

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
501 km
Initial apogee
553 km
Inclination
55.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingwang Jishu SW 09-012026-091ANORAD 68831China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 09-022026-091BNORAD 68832China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 09-032026-091CNORAD 68833China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 09-042026-091DNORAD 68834China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 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.