Author Topic: Kechongfu Hangtianqi - CZ-2F (T6) - Jiuquan - February 7, 2026 (~03:58 UTC)  (Read 5861 times)

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« Last Edit: 02/07/2026 08:50 pm by Galactic Penguin SST »

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Re: ? - CZ-2F (T6) - Jiuquan - February 7, 2026 (~03:57 UTC)
« Reply #1 on: 02/02/2026 07:37 pm »
NOTAM Visual Comparison with previous launches
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Re: ? - CZ-2F (T6) - Jiuquan - February 7, 2026 (~03:57 UTC)
« Reply #2 on: 02/07/2026 02:57 am »
Launched!

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Launch success confirmed, as usual with a terse statement without the T-0: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5263664991178855
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Xinhua:
https://www.news.cn/20260207/6ed92f84c4264bc6b964de0283140120/c.html
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2026 02/07 12:39:54
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Source: Xinhua News Agency
我国成功发射可重复使用试验航天器
Our country Successfully Launches Reusable Experimental Spacecraft
新华社酒泉2月7日电(李国利、张艳)记者从有关部门获悉,2月7日,我国在酒泉卫星发射中心使用长征二号F运载火箭,成功发射一型可重复使用试验航天器。
Jiuquan, February 7 (Xinhua) -- Reporters learned from relevant departments that on February 7, my country successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft using a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
试验航天器将按计划开展可重复使用试验航天器技术验证,为和平利用太空提供技术支撑。
The experimental spacecraft will conduct technical verification of reusable spacecraft as planned, providing technical support for the peaceful use of outer space.
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49.99° 345 x 591 km
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The Chinese spaceplane launched last night has been cataloged in a 344 x 590 km x 50 deg orbit together with the CZ-2F upper stage and two ejected upper stage separation motor covers. TLEs suggest a launch around 0358 UTC Feb 7.

https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/2020169876250451979

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China launches reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission

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China launched its experimental reusable spacecraft for the fourth time late Friday, once again maintaining strict secrecy around the mission.

https://spacenews.com/china-launches-reusable-spaceplane-on-fourth-secretive-orbital-mission/

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49.99° 345 x 591 km
February 12: 588x597 km
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The Chinese spaceplane maneuvered from a 349 x 592 km orbit to a circular 588 x 597 km orbit at about 0050 UTC Feb 12.

(Shown: perigee, average, apogee heights)

https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/2023242545535283382
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