On March 16, 2026, at precisely 12:12, China marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of Yuxing-3 06 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This satellite stands out as China’s inaugural commercial test satellite, uniquely equipped with a flexible robotic arm. In recent developments, the satellite has smoothly concluded its in-orbit testing phase, along with the verification of its key technologies. Leveraging its flexible robotic arm payload, the satellite has performed technical verifications, including simulated fuel refueling and compliant control operations. These achievements lay a solid technical foundation for future applications, such as in-orbit space services, fuel resupply, and the management of space debris.
