LandSpace successfully launched the Zhuque-2E Block 2 rocket on September 15, 2026, from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, deploying ten Low Earth Orbit communications satellites for the G60 constellation. The payload comprises advanced Ku, Q, and V band transponders designed to provide global connectivity services. The mission represents a significant expansion of Shanghai Spacesail Technologies' ambitious satellite network, which is backed by Shanghai municipal government funding.
The Zhuque-2E Block 2 is a medium-lift launch vehicle operated by LandSpace, a prominent Chinese commercial spaceflight company. The rocket lifted off from the state-owned Jiuquan facility in Inner Mongolia, one of China's primary orbital launch centers. The successful deployment marks another milestone in LandSpace's growing launch manifest and demonstrates continued progress in China's commercial space sector.
This SpaceSail Polar Group #15 mission contributes to the G60 constellation's initial deployment phase, targeting 1,296 satellites in orbit by 2027. Shanghai Spacesail Technologies has outlined long-term expansion plans to grow the mega-constellation to 12,000 satellites, positioning it among the world's largest satellite communication networks alongside competitors such as Starlink and OneWeb.