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TJS-27A/B

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on July 30, 2026, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 30, 2026 · 01:00 UTCLaunch 2026-173Launch no. 7,360 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 30, 2026, 01:00
Launch designation
2026-173
Mission
TJS-27A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y18

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,160 km
Inclination
64.7°
Payload mass to orbit
5.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
TJS 27A2026-173ANORAD 100174Strategic Support Troops———
TJS 27B2026-173CNORAD 100176Strategic Support Troops———

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