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Launch of 引力一号遥三运载火箭 succeeds
- Gravity-1 Y3 launched from the sea east of Shanghai on 16 Sept 2026.
- The flight test mission achieved complete success, with payloads reaching intended orbit.
- The mission carried 9 satellites, including Qianfan polar-orbit group 26 and EUHT test payloads.
- The event is a verified launch and orbital-insertion record, not a lunar mission.
What happened
The 引力一号遥三运载火箭 launched from the sea area east of Shanghai on 2026-09-16T06:00. The flight test mission was successful, and the 千帆极轨26组卫星 and EUHT技术试验卫星 reached the intended orbit.
What we know
The launch date is recorded as 2026-09-16T06:00, and the launch site is the sea area east of Shanghai.
The payload information includes 千帆极轨26组卫星, EUHT技术试验卫星, and a count of 9 satellites.
The flight test mission status was complete success, the 千帆极轨26组卫星 and EUHT技术试验卫星 reached the intended orbit, and the announcement date was 2026-09-16.
Why it matters
For readers tracking the lunar industry, the mission matters as a verified launch and orbital-insertion event, which contributes to the broader record of launch capability and satellite infrastructure. The facts do not identify a lunar destination or lunar payload.
What we are not sure about
- The facts do not specify how the 9 satellites relate to the named payloads.
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