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Qianfan

Chang Zheng 12B launch from Jiuquan (China) on June 1, 2026, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 1, 2026 · 08:40 UTCLaunch 2026-121Launch no. 7,306 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 12B
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC-CZ12A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 1, 2026, 08:40
Launch designation
2026-121
Mission
Qianfan
Flight name
Qianfan 08
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
1,048 km
Inclination
89.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 10-012026-121ANORAD 69325Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 10-022026-121BNORAD 69326Shanghai 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.