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Lijian-1 Y18 rocket launches 9 satellites
A September 20, 2026 launch placed 9 satellites into planned orbit and marked the 16th flight of Lijian-1.
- A Lijian-1 Y18 rocket successfully launched 9 satellites on September 20, 2026.
- The launch took place from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone.
- The payload included Qinling-01, Qinling-02, Pujiang-4, Pengcheng Shoufa, Diting-01 A/B/C, Chaozhisuan-1 and Yunxiao Tanluzhe.
- The mission was the 16th flight of the Lijian-1 launch vehicle.
- All satellites reached their planned orbit, and the mission was reported fully successful.
What happened
A Lijian-1 Y18 launch vehicle lifted off on September 20, 2026, carrying 9 satellites. The launch was successful, and the satellites reached their planned orbit.
What we know
The launch took place from Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone on September 20, 2026.
The payload comprised the Qinling-01 and Qinling-02 satellites, Pujiang-4, Pengcheng Shoufa, Diting-01 A/B/C, Chaozhisuan-1 and Yunxiao Tanluzhe, for a total of 9 satellites.
The mission was reported as fully successful, the satellites entered their planned orbit, and the flight was the 16th flight of the Lijian-1 launch vehicle.
The successful launch of the 9 satellites was announced on September 20, 2026.
Why it matters
For lunar-industry tracking, the mission is a data point on launch cadence and multi-satellite orbital delivery capability. The verified facts show a successful 9-satellite deployment and the 16th flight of Lijian-1.
What we are not sure about
- No verified fact provides the launch operator, customer, or mission purpose.
- Payload names are rendered from Chinese-language fact values.
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