Zhuque-2E Block 2 | 2 x SatNet DTC test satellites

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Updates

9 giu, 11:18 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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4 giu, 12:48 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.

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Mission Details

A pair of demonstration satellites for Direct-To-Cell (DTC) communications from Low Earth Orbit for SpaceSail and China Mobile: * SpaceSail DTC 01 * CMCC-02

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 08:11 - 08:55

Rocket Configuration

Name Zhuque-2E Block 2
Manufacturer LandSpace
Height 55.9 m
Diameter 3.35 m
Maiden Flight 2026-05-14
Success Rate 2/2 (100%)

Zhuque-2E (E stands for “enhanced”) is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. It differs from the baseline Zhuque-2 in using enhanced TQ-12A engines on the 1st stage with higher thrust and specific impulse than the original TQ-12, and a new TQ-15A engine on the 2nd stage that has a moveable nozzle. The Block 2 variant lengthens the 1st stage with more propellant load and a lighter structure, plus engines with still more increased thrust to reach the capabilities listed above.