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Taijing-3

Lijian-1 launch from Jiuquan (China) on May 15, 2026, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 2026 · 04:33 UTCLaunch 2026-106Launch no. 7,289 in the log
RocketLijian-1
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC130
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyZhongke TJ YGChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 2026, 04:33
Launch designation
2026-106
Flight name
Taijing-3
Vehicle flight ID
Y13

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Youxi2026-106ANORAD 69097Kaiyun United Information Tech Group Co Ltd.Optical imaging50 kgIn orbit
Dianjian-12026-106BNORAD 69098Unknown Chinese operatorOptical imaging50 kgIn orbit
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 55 xing2026-106CNORAD 69099Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging42 kgIn orbit
Taijing-3 05A2026-106DNORAD 69100Micro-Nano Star Space Technology Co. Ltd.Optical imaging70 kgIn orbit
Taijing-3 05B2026-106ENORAD 69101Micro-Nano Star Space Technology Co. Ltd.Optical imaging70 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.