Test capsule — 2026-S02
launch attemptNon-missile suborbital launchcompleted
Test capsule — 2026-S02 was a non-missile suborbital launch conducted on January 12, 2026 from JQ using Lihong-1, operated by Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Tech. Co. Ltd.. The recorded outcome was success; the census identity distinguishes this attempt from flights that may share a mission name or launch date.
- Launch class
- Non-missile suborbital launch
- Launch date
- January 12, 2026
- Relationships
- 3
- Sources
- 1
Historical and technical context
Why this launch belongs in the archive
Non-missile suborbital launch with recorded apogee at or above 80 km. This launch is retained as its own historical attempt so its date, vehicle, origin, operator, trajectory, payload, and outcome can be followed without collapsing it into a program total.
Test capsule — 2026-S02 used Lihong-1 from JQ under Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Tech. Co. Ltd.. The technical record includes a recorded apogee of 120 km, the Test profile. No separate payload manifest entry is attached to this attempt.
At a glance
Launch facts
- Launch class
- Non-missile suborbital launch
- Launch date
- January 12, 2026
- Vehicle
- Lihong-1
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- JQ
- Operator
- Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Tech. Co. Ltd.
- Destination / profile
- Test
- Recorded apogee
- 120 km
- Payload entries
- 0
Archive relationships
Named records, programs, and organizations connected to this archive identity.
- Lihong-1Launch vehicle
- Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Tech. Co. Ltd.Launch operator
- JQLaunch site
Sources
Original references supporting this record. Each source opens on its publisher’s website.