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China's Kuaizhou-11 rocket successfully launches CentiSpace 05 satellite group
China's Kuaizhou-11 carrier rocket successfully launched the CentiSpace 05 satellite group from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 18, 2026, at 11:58 a.m. Beijing Time, placing the payload into its planned orbit.
Quick Facts
Who
China
What
Kuaizhou-11 rocket launch
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
- Kuaizhou-11 rocket launch
- CentiSpace 05 satellite group deployment
- China
- Xinhua News Agency
- Rocket successfully sent its payload into the planned orbit
A Kuaizhou-11 carrier rocket successfully launched the CentiSpace 05 satellite group from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday, June 18, 2026. The rocket blasted off at 11:58 a.m. Beijing Time and successfully deployed its payload into the planned orbit, according to the launch site.
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in northwest China, serves as one of the country's primary spaceports for orbital missions. The successful deployment of the CentiSpace 05 satellite group marks another addition to China's growing satellite constellation capabilities.
Why This Matters
This successful launch demonstrates China's advancing capability in rapid-response satellite deployment and constellation building. The Kuaizhou-11 rocket's operational success strengthens China's position in space infrastructure and commercial satellite services, with implications for global communications, Earth observation, and strategic space independence.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireKuaizhou-11 rocket blasts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Jun 18, 2026
WireCentiSpace 05 satellite group successfully deployed into planned orbit