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According to China’s National Space Administration (CNSA), China successfully launched the 13th group of satellites for the Qianfan constellation (千帆星座) into polar orbit on July 6, 2026. The launch proceeded as planned, per official statements.
The Qianfan constellation is operated by Yuanxin Satellite and aims to build a comprehensive satellite internet network. With this latest batch successfully deployed, the constellation continues its steady expansion.
Commercial satellite internet constellations such as Qianfan represent one of the strategic priorities of China’s space industry. Alongside the state-backed GW constellation (Guowang), Qianfan is competing for a prominent position in the global broadband satellite services market.
Further technical details regarding the launch vehicle used and the precise number of satellites deployed in this mission are not explicitly stated in the CNSA announcement. For the primary source, refer to the official CNSA release at cnsa.gov.cn.