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Tianlian 2-06

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on July 23, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 2026 · 12:00 UTCLaunch 2026-169Launch no. 7,355 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 2026, 12:00
Launch designation
2026-169
Mission
Tianlian 2-06
Vehicle flight ID
Y118

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
215 km
Inclination
27.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 2-062026-169ANORAD 100140Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.