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Qianfan Jigui 09

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on May 12, 2026, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 12, 2026 · 11:58 UTCLaunch 2026-104Launch no. 7,287 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 12, 2026, 11:58
Launch designation
2026-104
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 09
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 08
Vehicle flight ID
Y23

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
820 km
Inclination
88.9°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
18
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-012026-104ANORAD 69073Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-022026-104BNORAD 69074Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-032026-104CNORAD 69075Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-042026-104DNORAD 69076Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-052026-104ENORAD 69077Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-062026-104FNORAD 69078Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-072026-104GNORAD 69079Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-082026-104HNORAD 69080Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-092026-104JNORAD 69081Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-102026-104KNORAD 69082Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-112026-104LNORAD 69083Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-122026-104MNORAD 69084Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-132026-104NNORAD 69085Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-142026-104PNORAD 69086Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-152026-104QNORAD 69087Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-162026-104RNORAD 69088Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-172026-104SNORAD 69089Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 08-182026-104TNORAD 69090Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 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.