WHDW 27-04

In orbit

WHDW 27-04 (NORAD 100976, COSPAR 2026-230D) is a CN satellite in orbit, launched on 9 Oct 2026 on the WHDW 27 mission. It is catalogued as Xingwang Digui 27-04. It is operated by China SatNet (Guowang) as part of the HWD programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Xingwang C bus, with a mass of 800 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2026

launched

years on orbit

800

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Oct 2026 · on the WHDW 27 mission

StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID100976

COSPAR2026-230D

TypeSatellite

OperatorChina SatNet (Guowang)

Country / StateCN

ManufacturerCAST

BusXingwang C

Mass800 kg

ProgrammeHWD

CategoryCOM

Frequently asked questions

What is WHDW 27-04?

WHDW 27-04 is a satellite launched in 2026 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.

Who operates and built WHDW 27-04?

WHDW 27-04 is operated by China SatNet (Guowang) and built by CAST (CN).

Launched together

Xingwang Digui 27-01NORAD 100973 Xingwang Digui 27-02NORAD 100974 Xingwang Digui 27-03NORAD 100975 Xingwang Digui 27-05NORAD 100977 Xingwang Digui 27-06NORAD 100978 Xingwang Digui 27-07NORAD 100979 Xingwang Digui 27-08NORAD 100980 Xingwang Digui 27-09NORAD 100981

Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-16.

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