# CAS Space Lijian-1 rocket launch activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cas-space-lijian-1-rocket-launch-activities > Updated: 2026-09-21T05:57:53.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. Chinese commercial space company CAS Space has conducted successive launches using its Lijian-1 rocket series from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Pilot Zone. In late July 2026, the fifteenth flight of the Lijian-1 successfully deployed five satellites designed to test advanced technologies such as “space computing, embedded artificial intelligence, and autonomous orbital object management.” On September 20, 2026, the seventeenth mission of the Lijian series—utilizing a Y18 carrier rocket—successfully deployed nine satellites into their planned trajectories. The payload included the Qinling-01 and Qinling-02 satellites, developed by Northwest Polytechnical University, which feature high-resolution panchromatic and multispectral cameras to support ecological conservation in the Qinling Mountains and Yellow River basin. Other satellites in this mission included Pujiang-4, Pengcheng-1, Diting-01A, Diting-01B, Diting-01C, Chaozhisuan-1, and Yunxiao Tanluzhe. According to Xinhua, these satellites are intended for various applications, including space environment monitoring, scientific research, and the prevention and mitigation of disasters. To date, the Lijian series has successfully deployed one spacecraft and 121 satellites, with a total orbital payload mass exceeding 21 tons. CAS Space reported that market demand remains high, with its launch schedule filled through the second half of 2027. ## Claims - CAS Space successfully launched nine satellites into orbit. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The launch utilized a Lijian-1 (Kinetica-1) Y18 rocket. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The launch occurred from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in Jiuquan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - All nine satellites reached their intended orbits. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Qinling-01 and Qinling-02 satellites were developed by Northwest Polytechnical University. (single source) - The launch marks the 16th flight in the Lijian series. (single source) - The company's launch schedule is filled through the second half of 2027. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: China launches nine satellites for disaster prevention China successfully launched nine satellites via a Lijian-1 Y18 rocket to assist with disaster prevention, scientific research, and space environment monitoring. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-launches-nine-satellites-for-disaster-prevention ### 2026-09-20: CAS Space launches nine satellites via Lijian-1 rocket CAS Space successfully launched nine satellites into orbit via a Lijian-1 rocket from China's Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cas-space-launches-nine-satellites-via-lijian-1-rocket ### 2026-08-31: CAS Space launches Lijian-1 rocket to deploy AI-focused satellites CAS Space successfully launched the Lijian-1 Y15 rocket from China, deploying five satellites designed to test space computing and embedded artificial intelligence technologies. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cas-space-launches-lijian-1-rocket-to-deploy-ai-focused-satellites --- Cite as: CAS Space Lijian-1 rocket launch activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cas-space-lijian-1-rocket-launch-activities