On September 15, 2026, China successfully launched the Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in Northwest China. The rocket lifted off at 2:26 PM Beijing Time and successfully deployed 10 networking satellites into their designated orbits as part of a mega-constellation project. The mission was declared a complete success.
China launches a Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in Northwest China on Sept 15, 2026. (WANG JIANGBO/FOR CHINA DAILY)
China launches a Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in Northwest China on Sept 15, 2026. (WANG JIANGBO/FOR CHINA DAILY)
China launches a Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in Northwest China on Sept 15, 2026. (WANG JIANGBO/FOR CHINA DAILY)
