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SJ-32

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on January 16, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a failure.

January 16, 2026 · 16:55 UTCLaunch 2026-F02Launch no. 7,190 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeFailurestage 3 failure
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 16, 2026, 16:55
Launch designation
2026-F02
Mission
SJ-32
Flight name
Shi Jian 32A
Vehicle flight ID
Y115

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
-4,000 km
Initial apogee
200 km
Inclination
26.0°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OF · S3

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 32A2026-F02General Armaments Dept. of the PLA———

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