June 9 — An improved Zhuque‑2 Yao‑6 rocket launched from the Dongfeng Commercial
Aerospace Innovation Test Zone and successfully placed Qianfan DTC01 and China
Mobile‑02 into their planned orbits. The mission was the rocket's eighth flight
and incorporated technical upgrades focused on rapid response, star‑rocket
co‑design, payload environment optimization, reliability improvements and cost
reduction. Qianfan DTC01 is operated by Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology;
China Mobile‑02, owned by China Mobile Communications Group, will carry out
direct‑to‑cellphone broadband and space‑to‑ground network integration trials.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology completed domestic frequency
coordination and issued a space radio station license and radio frequency use
permit for the satellites.
