CAS Spaces Lijian-1 Y7 Rocket Successfully Launches
Summary: On July 25, 2026, CAS Spaces Lijian-1 Y7 rocket successfully launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sending multiple satellites into sun-synchronous orbit.
On July 25, 2026, CAS Space successfully launched the Lijian-1 Y7 (also known as ZK-1 Y7) rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, accurately deploying multiple satellites into sun-synchronous orbit. This mission marks the seventh flight of the Lijian-1 launch vehicle series and another successful launch for CAS Space in 2026.
The Lijian-1 is a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle independently developed by CAS Space (中科宇航), a leading Chinese commercial space company. Since its maiden flight in 2022, the rocket has conducted multiple successful commercial launches, steadily establishing a reliable launch cadence. The success of the Y7 mission further validates the vehicle's reliability and its commercial launch service capability.
Specific details regarding the payload configuration and individual satellite parameters are expected to be disclosed by the relevant parties in subsequent announcements. The successful launch of Lijian-1 Y7 underscores CAS Space's growing launch capability in the commercial space sector and contributes valuable experience to the development of China's private rocket industry.