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Qianfan Jigui 13

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on July 4, 2026, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 4, 2026 · 09:30 UTCLaunch 2026-153Launch no. 7,339 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 4, 2026, 09:30
Launch designation
2026-153
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 13
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 13
Vehicle flight ID
Yxx

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-012026-153ANORAD 69800Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-022026-153BNORAD 69801Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-032026-153CNORAD 69802Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-042026-153DNORAD 69803Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-052026-153ENORAD 69804Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-062026-153FNORAD 69805Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-072026-153GNORAD 69806Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-082026-153HNORAD 69807Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-092026-153JNORAD 69808Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-102026-153KNORAD 69809Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-112026-153LNORAD 69810Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-122026-153MNORAD 69811Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-132026-153NNORAD 69812Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-142026-153PNORAD 69813Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-152026-153QNORAD 69814Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-162026-153RNORAD 69815Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-172026-153SNORAD 69816Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 13-182026-153TNORAD 69817Shanghai 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.