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Xiguang

Lijian-1 launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 23, 2026, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 2026 · 23:33 UTCLaunch 2026-170Launch no. 7,356 in the log
RocketLijian-1
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC130
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyZhongke TJ YGChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 2026, 23:33
Launch designation
2026-170
Flight name
Xiguang
Vehicle flight ID
Y15

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
534 km
Initial apogee
553 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yinglong Fengguang-12026-170ANORAD 100143Jiangsu Yinglong Satellite Tech Co. Ltd.———
Yunjian Muxi2026-170BNORAD 100144Zhejiang Lab———
Gande 1-012026-170CNORAD 100145Aotian Xunyu (Wuxi) Hangtian Gongye YG———
Zhonghang Hongwai 12026-170DNORAD 100146Xinghuo Chuanming (Beijing) Tech Co Ltd———
Chenguang-12026-170ENORAD 100147Beijing guidao chenguang keji YG———

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