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On Shanghai Eastern Sea, China, People’s Republic of China , July 22 2026 – At 10:54 AM on July 22 2026, the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center successfully launched nine satellites—Dongpo 13-14, Dongpo 17-20, Xiguang-2 01, Tianyi-49, and Zidingxiang-3—into their predetermined orbits using a Gravity-1 Y4 carrier rocket from the eastern sea area of Shanghai. The flight test mission was a complete success.
I. Launch Overview
- Launch time : 10:54 AM on July 22, 2026.
- Launch location : East China Sea (organized and implemented by Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center).
- Rocket model : Gravity-1 Y4 carrier rocket (also known as “Starlink”).
- Mission results : All nine satellites successfully entered their designated orbits, and one payload test was conducted simultaneousl
II. Rocket Performance and Milestones
- Rocket identity : A medium-lift launch vehicle independently developed by China’s commercial space company, VAST, with a low Earth orbit payload capacity of 6.5 tons and a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit payload capacity of 4.2 tons, supporting the launch of 30 satellites in one launch.
- Highlights of this event :
- The Gravity-1 rocket carried out its first long-range launch mission, marking my country’s first sea launch of a privately-owned commercial rocket in the East China Sea near the Yangtze River Delta
- This mission marked Gravity-1’s third flight, validating the solid-mount configuration’s adaptability to complex sea conditions and the rocket’s long-term standby capability.
- The weight of the satellite launched into orbit set a new record for the weight and value of a launch in my country’s private commercial aerospace applications, marking Gravity-1’s official entry into a stage of stable commercial and large-scale operation..
- The Gravity-1 rocket carried out its first long-range launch mission, marking my country’s first sea launch of a privately-owned commercial rocket in the East China Sea near the Yangtze River Delta
III. Details of the satellite carried
| Satellite Name | Function/Use |
| Dongpo 1320 stars (out of 6) | Lightweight and highly mobile, enabling large-scale Earth observation around the clock and in all weather conditions. |
| Xiguang-2 01 satellite | Positioned as a platform combining “artificial intelligence, commercial aerospace, and quantitative remote sensing,” it provides observation services for industries such as mining, agriculture and forestry, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. |
| Tianyi 49 stars | It was deployed in the same batch as the Xiguang-2 01 satellite for quantitative remote sensing applications. |
| Lilac-3 satellite | Conducting technical experiments on ultra-flat integrated force and heat platform, novel attitude control, and other technologies. |
IV. Background and Significance of the Mission
- This launch marks my country’s 49th space launch this year, further enhancing my country’s comprehensive capabilities in the commercial space sector.
- The Gravity 1 rocket set multiple records on its maiden flight in January 2024, including the world’s largest solid-propellant launch vehicle and China’s largest commercial launch vehicle. This launch further solidifies its commercial service capabilities.
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