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Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator
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May 14, 2026 at 03:00 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 96A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
2.8 tonnes Mass Simulator launched to a 900 km polar orbit on a test flight proving further upgrades to the ZQ-2E, including a longer 1st stage and engine upgrades.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zhuque-2E Block 2
AGENCY
LandSpaceMISSION
Mass Simulator
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 96ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4aa02420-1bcb-4dd9-afa8-06d5ff89d248
Reported date: May 14, 2026 at 03:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 14, 2026 at 08:28 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
May 12, 2026 at 06:58 UTCMay 13, 2026 03:00 → May 14, 2026 03:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 7, 2026 at 16:28 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(17.9 days)
May 7, 2026 at 16:28 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → May 13, 2026 03:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(31 days)
Apr 28, 2026 at 19:59 UTCApr 30, 2026 00:00 → May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(30 days)
Mar 30, 2026 at 09:33 UTCMar 31, 2026 00:00 → Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
LandSpace
VARIANT
2E Block 2
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Zhuque-2E (E stands for “enhanced”) is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. It differs from the baseline Zhuque-2 in using enhanced TQ-12A engines on the 1st stage with higher thrust and specific impulse than the original TQ-12, and a new TQ-15A engine on the 2nd stage that has a moveable nozzle. The Block 2 variant lengthens the 1st stage with more propellant load and a lighter structure, plus engines with still more increased thrust to reach the capabilities listed above.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator launch?
The Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Mass Simulator?
The Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator mission uses the Zhuque-2E Block 2 rocket, manufactured by LandSpace. The Zhuque-2E Block 2 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 96A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Mass Simulator going to?
The Mass Simulator mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Mass Simulator?
The Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator is operated by LandSpace.
Can I watch the Zhuque-2E Block 2 | Mass Simulator launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
May 21, 2026 00:17 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 14, 2026 08:28 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 12, 2026 06:58 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
May 13, 2026 03:00 UTC u2192 May 14, 2026 03:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 7, 2026 16:28 UTC
Launch moved up by 17.9 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 13, 2026 03:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 7, 2026 16:28 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 28, 2026 19:59 UTC
Launch delayed by 31 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 09:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 30 days
Mar 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: May 14, 2026 at 03:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by LandSpace
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4aa02420-1bcb-4dd9-afa8-06d5ff89d248
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 40.91, 100.25
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ud83cudf05 Slow morning for rockets, but here's the rundown:nnNext 24h:nu2022 3.9/10 Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 u00b7 Cape u00b7 06:50 PM EDTnu2022 Unknown Payload u00b7 Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center u00b7 11:00 AM GMT+8nnPast 24h:nu2705 SpaceSail Polar Group 09nnhttps://t.co/IzVv0il2
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ud83cudf11 It's launch day u2014 Unknown Payload at May 14, 11:00 AM GMT+8. Grade 0/10. The plume keeps its secrets this flight. Go rocket anyway.nnFull forecast: https://t.co/gvwKaKIvho https://t.co/Xcnonzq4BS
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One hour until the launch of ZhuQue-2E | Unknown PayloadnnCheck the Next Spaceflight app or website for more info
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ORBIT TRACK:nnZhuque-2E / Unknown Payload is in its launch window.nT-60 min.nLandSpace from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. https://t.co/LkrTTmZXYS
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Mission Profile
Mass Simulator was a Zhuque-2E Block 2 mission operated by LandSpace that lifted off from Launch Area 96A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on May 14, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.