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.
ChinaSuccessfullyLaunches9SatellitesWithOneRocket
At 12:03 PM Beijing time on September 20, 2026, China successfully launched nine satellites—Qinling Satellite 01 and 02, Pujiang-4 Satellite, Pengcheng First Satellite, Diting 01 Group A/B/C Satellites, Supercomputing-1 Satellite, and Yunxiao Pathfinder Satellite—using the Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China. The satellites successfully entered their predetermined orbits, and the launch mission was a complete success. This mission marked the 16th flight of the Lijian-1 carrier rocket
[Lijian-1 Y18 Carrier Rocket Successfully Launches 9 Satellites] At 12:03 PM on September 20, 2026, the Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket, carrying the “Supercomputing” satellite, was launched from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone. Using a “one rocket, nine satellites” approach, it accurately sent nine satellites, including “Supercomputing-1,” into their predetermined orbits. The launch mission was a complete success. These satellites will be primarily used for space environment monitoring, disaster prevention and mitigation, and scientific experiments.
This mission employed a multi-satellite launch mode, accelerating the construction of a small satellite constellation. Multi-satellite coordinated launches place stringent standards and higher requirements on key technologies such as overall satellite-rocket layout matching, payload interface compatibility, and precise control of multi-satellite separation timing. Relying on a mature and complete multi-satellite overall design system and high-precision satellite-rocket separation control technology, the Lijian-1 carrier rocket successfully completed the safe, orderly, and precise deployment of multiple satellites into orbit, fully demonstrating the rocket’s excellent mission adaptability and engineering reliability.
Currently, the LiJian-1 launch vehicle has a sufficient order backlog and strong market demand, with launch missions scheduled until the second half of 2027. The LiJian-1 has demonstrated stable and efficient performance in high-density launch scenarios, thanks in no small part to the comprehensive R&D, testing, production, and launch capabilities of CAS Space. Ample order backlog, a clear mission schedule, and robust production capacity provide a solid foundation for the LiJian-1 to continuously expand its market reach and steadily evolve towards large-scale, frequent launches of commercial rockets.
This mission marks the 16th flight of the LiJian-1 launch vehicle and the 17th launch of the LiJian series. To date, the LiJian series has successfully launched one spacecraft and 121 satellites into space, with a total payload exceeding 21 tons. CAS Space is the commercial aerospace company in China with the largest number of satellites launched and the heaviest payload.
This afternoon, my country once again demonstrated its “one rocket, nine satellites” prowess at the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone, accurately sending nine satellites, including the Qinling Satellite, into orbit. This marks the 16th consecutive success of the Lijian-1 rocket
I. Core Launch Overview
- Launch time : 12:03 PM Beijing time on September 20, 2026
- Launch site : Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone
- Launch vehicle : Lijian-1 Y18 launch vehicle@Intensity Ranking
- Payload satellites : Qinling Satellite 01 and 02, Pujiang-4 satellite, Pengcheng First Satellite, Diting 01 Group A/B/C satellites, Supercomputing-1 satellite, and Yunxiao Pathfinder satellite, totaling 9 satellites
II. Mission Effectiveness and Satellite Applications
- Complete success : All nine satellites successfully entered their designated orbits, marking a complete success for the launch mission.
- Core applications : These satellites will primarily be used for space environment monitoring, disaster prevention and mitigation, and scientific experiments, contributing to the development of related industries
III. Rockets’ Performance and Commercial Breakthroughs
- Flight Record : This was the 16th flight of the LiJian-1 carrier rocket and the 17th launch of the LiJian series rockets.
- Cumulative Achievements : To date, the Lijian series rockets have successfully launched one spacecraft and 121 satellites into space, with a total payload mass exceeding 21 tons.
- Industry standing : Its developer, CAS Aerospace, has become the commercial aerospace company in China’s private aerospace sector with the largest number of satellites launched and the largest launch payload weight
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