On November 7, 2026, China launched a Seri‑2W3 rocket from the Jiuzhaigou Launch Center in northwest China, placing four satellites into a 535‑km orbit dedicated to ocean monitoring, meteorology, scientific research and space‑technology testing. The Saudi Press Agency reported the launch as a success, noting that the payload achieved the intended orbital altitude.
The launch vehicle carried the experimental satellite Gwanlan, Youniao‑1 No. 28, Chongpu University Satellite 1 and Juntian‑1 No. 06A. Each satellite serves a distinct purpose: Gwanlan for scientific experiments, Youniao‑1 for ocean observation, the university satellite for atmospheric studies, and Juntian‑1 for technology demonstrations.
The Saudi Press Agency quoted China’s Xinhuoph News Agency, which said the rocket left the pad at 7:37 a.m. Beijing time. The announcement confirmed that all four satellites reached their designated orbits without anomalies.
Officials from the Jiuzhaigou site noted that the rocket’s performance matched expectations, and the launch marked the first use of the Seri‑2W3 platform for a multi‑satellite deployment since its debut in late 2025.
China plans to monitor the new satellites for the next 48 hours, during which data on ocean currents, weather patterns, scientific experiments and technology validations will be transmitted to ground stations for analysis and potential integration into national space programs.
