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2026.06.09 17:43 GMT+8

China's modified Zhuque-2 rocket launches two satellites into planned orbit

Updated 2026.06.09 17:43 GMT+8
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China launches a modified Zhuque-2 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China's Gansu Province, June 9, 2026. /VCG

A modified Zhuque-2 carrier rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China's Gansu Province at 4:23 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, successfully sending two satellites into their planned orbit.

The mission carried the Qianfan DTC-01 satellite and the China Mobile-02 satellite. Both satellites entered their designated orbit as planned, marking a completely successful flight mission.

The launch was the eighth flight of the Zhuque-2 rocket series.

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