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At 19:40 Beijing time on October 14, 2026, the Zhuque-2 improved Y4 launch vehicle (ZQ-2E Y4) was successfully launched from the LandSpace liquid oxygen-methane launch pad in the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone. Using a “one rocket, ten satellites” approach, it successfully sent the Guoxing Aerospace Star Era-39, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50 satellites, and the Lanta Intelligent Light Transmission-03 and 04 satellites into their predetermined orbits. The flight test mission was a complete success. This mission marked the 10th flight of the Zhuque-2 series launch vehicles.
The eight satellites carried on board, including the Guoxing Aerospace Star Era-39 and Star Era-44 to 50 satellites, were independently developed by Guoxing Aerospace and will primarily conduct technology verification for high-performance computing payloads, inter-satellite/satellite-to-ground high-speed laser communication, and large-size radial cooling fins.
The Guangchuan-03 and 04 satellites carried on board the mission are next-generation laser data transmission experimental satellites developed by Landa Intelligent for key satellite networking technologies. They are conducting specialized on-orbit verification of core technologies such as highly integrated onboard processing units, large-aperture high-speed laser communication, integrated laser routing communication modules, and new solar array energy systems, continuously improving the technical system for large-scale networking scenarios.
Currently, Landa Aerospace is continuously advancing the routine commercial launch of the improved Zhuque-2 and the engineering reuse verification of Zhuque-3. Through Landa Intelligent’s deployment of key satellite networking capabilities, it is further strengthening the synergy between satellite and rocket technologies, expanding its comprehensive service capabilities for satellite internet construction, and continuously improving its stable and efficient access to space, providing support for China’s satellite internet construction and large-scale commercial aerospace development
The Zhuque-2 improved Y4 carrier rocket was successfully launched, sending 10 satellites from different customers into orbit in a “one rocket, ten satellites” configuration. This mission was the 10th flight of the series of rockets, only 29 days after the last mission, demonstrating China’s high-frequency routine launch capability in commercial spaceflight.
I. Overview of Core Tasks
- Launch time and location : 19:40 on October 14, 2026, ignited and lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone
- Launch method and payload : Using a “one rocket, ten satellites” co-location mode, the launch successfully sent eight satellites of Guoxing Aerospace’s “Star Era” series and two technology verification satellites of Lanta Intelligent, “Light Transmission-03” and “04”, into their predetermined orbits.
- Rocket provider : Independently developed by LandSpace, a private commercial aerospace company. The Zhuque-2 improved version is also the first liquid oxygen methane rocket in China to successfully enter orbit
II. Technical and Mission Characteristics
- Power and Lifting Capacity : It uses liquid oxygen and methane as propellants and is a two-stage medium-sized liquid launch vehicle with a maximum payload capacity of 6 tons to low Earth orbit. It is economical, environmentally friendly, and has a fast response time.
- Multi-satellite adaptability : The research and development team has specially optimized the layout and separation sequence inside the fairing to ensure that 10 satellites of different shapes can be safely “disembarked” due to differences in size, weight and mechanical environment of different satellites.
- Efficient operational rhythm : This launch was only 29 days after the last flight mission of the Zhuque-2 improved version, which verifies that the rocket has the ability to carry out high-frequency commercial launches in a rolling and batch manner
III. Satellite Missions and Cross-Sector Highlights
- Breaking through cutting-edge technologies : The orbiting satellites mainly conduct technology verification in cutting-edge commercial aerospace fields such as space computing power and high-speed laser communication between satellites and between satellites and the ground, paving the way for the construction of a high-performance satellite internet
- “Hardcore Breakthrough” Communication : The rocket body was painted with the “astronaut” image of Meng Lan, the star panda of Beijing Zoo. This cross-industry collaboration successfully broke into the mainstream of a serious space launch, attracting a lot of public attention to commercial spaceflight
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