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SJ-31 (TJS-26?)

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 16, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 16, 2026 · 09:45 UTCLaunch 2026-136Launch no. 7,321 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 16, 2026, 09:45
Launch designation
2026-136
Mission
SJ-31 (TJS-26?)
Flight name
Shi Jian 31
Vehicle flight ID
Y116

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
120 km
Initial apogee
200 km
Inclination
63.4°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 312026-136ANORAD 69570General Armaments Dept. of the PLATechnology5,000 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.