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PIESAT 2-13 to 16

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on September 19, 2026, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 19, 2026 · 10:50 UTCLaunch 2026-218Launch no. 7,407 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 19, 2026, 10:50
Launch designation
2026-218
Mission
PIESAT 2-13 to 16
Flight name
Hongtu 2-13/16
Vehicle flight ID
Y104

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
518 km
Initial apogee
533 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hongtu 2-132026-218ANORAD 100749Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.Ltd———
Hongtu 2-142026-218BNORAD 100750Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.Ltd———
Hongtu 2-152026-218CNORAD 100751Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.Ltd———
Hongtu 2-162026-218DNORAD 100752Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.Ltd———

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