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Tianlian 3-01

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on July 29, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 29, 2026 · 11:50 UTCLaunch 2026-172Launch no. 7,359 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 29, 2026, 11:50
Launch designation
2026-172
Mission
Tianlian 3-01
Vehicle flight ID
Y29

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
15.4°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianlian 3-012026-172ANORAD 100172Chinese 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.