Space Brief 26 Nov 2025
Today's update covers new military space initiatives, impacts of drone threats in Europe, and advancements in secure cloud technology for NATO and Ukraine.
QIANFAN-61 (62791)
COSPAR: 2025-016G | Alt Name: Qianfan Jigui 06-06
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 23, 2025
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62791
International Designator
2025-016G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:17:34 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
88.98°
Right Ascension
80.58°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
69.95°
Period
106.59 min
Mean Motion
13.51 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
QIANFAN-61
Alternative Name
Qianfan Jigui 06-06
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
YUANX
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62791U 25016G 26201.26220647 .00000082 00000+0 10770-3 0 9996
2 62791 88.9756 80.5772 0016848 69.9458 290.3505 13.51012406 76883
Source: Celestrak
Summary
QIANFAN-61, also known as Qianfan Jigui 06-06, is a satellite with the NORAD catalog ID of 62791 and object identifier 2025-016G. It was launched on January 23, 2025, from TAISC (TYSC -) using the Chang Zheng 6A launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by SECM, has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 3 meters with a span of 10 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both at 300 kilograms. Its shape is described as Box+pan and it is owned by YUANX. The satellite's bus is Qianfan, and its payload also bears the name Qianfan Jigui 06-06. Launched from China (CN), the purpose of this satellite remains unspecified in the given data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
3
Span
10
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box+pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Qianfan Jigui 06-06
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Qianfan
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 22 Jan 2025
Today's highlights include defense sector investments, major military contracts with Rocket Lab, and a glimpse at new American Innovation dollar coins featuring space achievements.
SpaceX Acquires xAI, Amazon Buys 10 More Falcon 9 Launches | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX officially acquires xAI for orbital data centers. Amazon buys 10 additional Falcon 9 launches for Project Kuiper. Starlink helps Iranian protesters bypass blackout.
Starship V3 Static Fire Sets Up Flight 12, X Report 16 Apr 2026
Starship V3 completes its first full-duration static fire in April 2026, with Flight 12 targeting May. Dual Falcon 9s push Starlink to 10,242 working.
GPS III SV10 Launches on Falcon 9, X Report 20 Apr 2026
GPS III SV10 launched April 21 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 with 3x better accuracy and 8x anti-jamming. Starlink stands at 10,263 working satellites.
X Report 19 Jun 2025
Today's report highlights a catastrophic failure during Starship preparations, significant advancements in Starlink services in Ukraine and India, and the successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites.
Space Brief 2 Sep 2025
Today's brief covers key topics such as SpaceX's latest Starlink launch, the European Space Agency's new initiatives, and Space Force's integration of AI into its operations.
X Report 13 Jul 2025
SpaceX successfully launched an Israeli satellite and remains on track for its upcoming Crew-11 mission while continuing to engage in mystery satellite launches.