Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. is the first domestic aerospace enterprise with mixed ownership, and it is also the target enterprise that Oriental Aerospace Port focuses on introducing. Relying on the scientific research strength and resource advantages of the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Aerospace Flight Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Aerospace Science and Technology has been committed to the research and development and integration of space technology and aerospace vehicles as a platform for the transformation of major national scientific research projects, as well as the transformation and provision of technological achievements. Aerospace launch service. The Lijian-1 rocket project also adds a brand-new name card to the Oriental Space Port, which will surely promote the construction of the Oriental Space Port to take a solid step forward.
At 11:44 AM on June 15, 2026, the CAS Space Lijian1 Y14 carrier rocket was launched from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China, successfully sending eight satellites, including “Wenwu 01,” into their predetermined orbits. The launch mission was a complete success.
To date, the CAS SpaceX-1 carrier rocket has successfully launched 105 satellites into space, with a total payload exceeding 15 tons, making it the only commercial rocket model to launch over 100 satellites. The CAS Lijian1 carrier rocket is accelerating its annual high-density launch schedule.
The successful launch of the “One Rocket, Eight Satellites” satellite marks a significant step forward for the LiJian-1 carrier rocket, accelerating its annual high-density launch schedule
A complete success! A highlight reel of the LiJian-1 Y14 carrier rocket launch, witnessing its journey after
The eight satellites in this mission are high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites developed by Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd., featuring ultra-high resolution, high integration, and intelligence. These satellites can acquire high-resolution panchromatic images, support in-orbit stereo imaging and agile imaging, and cover five spectral dimensions: panchromatic, blue, green, red, and near-infrared. Imaging modes include conventional pushbroom, stereo imaging, strip stitching, and inertial space imaging.
The four satellites, “Wenwu 01”, “Caiyun Optics 01”, “Antie 03”, and “Lichuan Hong”, were jointly developed by Changguang Satellite and local enterprises through cooperation.
“Wenwu 01” was jointly developed by Changguang Satellite and the National Cultural Heritage Administration to meet the needs of systematic protection and unified supervision of cultural heritage. “Caiyun Optics 01” was jointly developed by Changguang Satellite, Yunnan Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, and Yunnan Geological and Mineral Resources Group. “Antie 03” was jointly developed by Changguang Satellite and Quanzhou Zhongke Xingqiao Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd., with the support of the Anxi County People’s Government, to meet the remote sensing needs of Fujian’s tea industry. The “Lichuan Red” satellite was jointly developed by Changguang Satellite, Lichuan Municipal People’s Government, and Hubei Lirui Technology Co., Ltd.
The Kinetica 1 is a medium-sized all-solid-propellant launch vehicle developed by the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with participation from CASspace. It employs a four-stage tandem configuration, with all propulsion powered by solid propellant engines, and was developed by the Commercial Rocket Propulsion Company of the Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
The “Force Arrow 1” rocket is 30 meters tall (with a 2.65-meter diameter fairing), and its maximum diameter (first and second stage diameter) is 2.65 meters. It can be equipped with either a 2.65-meter or 3.35-meter diameter fairing. It has a liftoff mass of 135 tons, a liftoff thrust of approximately 211 tons, and a payload capacity of 1.5 tons to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). This particular rocket is equipped with a 3.35-meter diameter fairing.
The “Force Arrow-1” rocket control system has gradually achieved full-chain independent control over both software and hardware products. CAS Aerospace has independently developed a universal platform for measurement, launch, and control software and flight control software. The measurement, launch, and control software coordinates the entire ground testing and launch process, while the flight control software manages intelligent on-orbit flight control. Based on this universal software architecture, the platform can fully cover the entire lifecycle from rocket launch to precise orbit insertion, enabling real-time, multi-dimensional, and refined scheduling of attitude, trajectory, and propulsion.
This mission marks the 14th launch of the “Lijian-1” carrier rocket. With 13 successful launches to date, the “Lijian-1” carrier rocket has successfully launched a total of 105 satellites into orbit, with a total mass exceeding 15 tons.
This mission marks the third launch of the “Lijian-1” carrier rocket in 2026, the 16th launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the 40th launch for China, and the 139th launch worldwide. It is also the 15th launch of the “Lijian” series of carrier rockets.
I. Core Information of the Launch Mission
- Launch date : June 15, 2026
- Launch site : Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone
- Launch vehicle : Lijian-1 Y14
- Payload satellites : 8 satellites including JiXing GaoFen 07C04
- Mission outcome : The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch was a complete success
II. Authoritative Media and Public Opinion
- CCTV News immediately pinned the news to the top of its feed, calling for “shared congratulations” and “thumbs up for China’s space program,” and the hashtag #ChinaSuccessfullyLaunches8SatellitesWithOneRocket# quickly climbed the trending list.
- The People’s Daily simultaneously released text, photos, and videos, with reporter Liu Shiyao reporting live, along with a confirmation message: “Successful launch of eight satellites with one rocket.”
- Influential accounts such as the Chinese military news website “China Military” followed up with reposts, amplifying the positive impact of this mission
- Multiple local government and education accounts cited the topic in related sections to express their congratulations, generating widespread attention across various social circles.
III. Recent Performance of the Power Arrow-1 Series
- On April 14, 2026, the Long March 1-1 Y12 carrier rocket successfully launched eight satellites, including the Jixing Gaofen 07A02 satellite, from the same test site, achieving the same feat of launching eight satellites in one launch.
- The Y14 mission on June 15, 2026, continued the rocket’s high-density launch capability, further validating its reliability and rapid response capabilities.12
IV. The Commercial Space Momentum Behind the Launch
- The timing of this launch coincides with a critical period for China’s commercial space program, transitioning from “first flight to orbit” to “return flight and cost reduction,” and the verification of reusable rocket technology has entered a period of intensive development.
- LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable liquid oxygen-methane launch vehicle recovery verification is progressing rapidly, with plans to conduct another recovery test within the year and strive for the first reuse flight in the fourth quarter.
- The cost of the first stage of a rocket accounts for approximately 70% of the total cost. Once the closed loop of recovery, overhaul, and re-flight is successfully implemented, the cost per launch is expected to decrease by 50% to 70%.
- On the demand side, national-level satellite internet plans such as the GW constellation and the Qianfan constellation will deploy nearly 28,000 satellites in the future. The number of satellite launches is expected to increase several times over in the next 3 to 5 years, providing a clear market space for high-frequency multi-satellite launches.
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