In brief
On November 7, 2026, China launched a CERES‑2 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, carrying four satellites that entered their planned orbit. The launch, reported by WAM, marked a successful day for China's space program. While no other outlets reported on the event, WAM confirmed the use of the CERES‑2 Y3 vehicle and the mission’s success.
China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre staged a launch on Saturday, November 7, 2026, sending a CERES‑2 Y3 carrier rocket into orbit with four satellites aboard.
The rocket lifted off at 9:22 AM local time and delivered all payloads precisely to their intended orbit, according to the state‑affiliated news agency WAM.
WAM noted that the four satellites were placed into their planned orbital slots, a sign of successful propulsion and guidance on the launch vehicle.
The use of the CERES‑2 Y3 rocket is highlighted only by WAM; no other outlets reported on the specific vehicle used in this launch. Nevertheless, WAM confirmed that the launch marked a routine but successful overseas expansion of China’s satellite deployment schedule.
