China LandSpace Zhuque-2E Y4 Three-Body Computing Constellation Launch
The eight ADA Space satellites aboard—XSD-39 and XSD-44 through XSD-50—were independently developed by ADA Space and will primarily conduct technology verification of high-performance computing payloads, high-speed inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground laser communication, and large radiator wings.
As the primary customers, ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab’s Three-Body Computing Constellation had eight new computing satellites delivered as part of its Group-02. Those launched were given the serial numbers of 44 through 50 as well as 39. Now in orbit, they expand the constellation to 20 satellites.
In the coming days, the new satellites will connect to the existing ones, ahead of demonstrating their expanded onboard compute capabilities and new laser communication links that can now connect to the ground and unfurl cooling radiators.
China's Three-Body Computing Constellation has demonstrated its ability to task terrestrial robots from orbit and to sustain laser links for multiple days with near constant uptime.
This launch was Zhuque-2E’s fourth of the year, and the second time flying within two months, following on from last month’s connectivity-constellation carrying mission. That is also the second time the launch vehicle has flown back-to-back this year, as it did so in May and June.
Today’s mission was the 7th flight of Zhuque-2E, the 10th flight of LandSpace’s Zhuque-2 series, and LandSpace’s 13th orbital launch attempt. This was also the 72nd launch from China in 2026.
Text Credit: Jack C.
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