What rocket is launching Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03?

Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Where is Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launching from?

Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 heading to?

Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

No — the Long March 4B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

The Long March 4B has launched 58 times to date, with 57 successful flights.

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Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03

Name: Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 — Long March 4B
Start: 2026-09-10T09:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-10T09:13:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4BLEOorbit

Overview

6 Chinese military “remote sensing” satellite of unknown purposes.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,386

CASC Mission

#613

Pad Launch

#138

Location Launch

#295

Designator

2026-205

Launch Window

NET

Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

3 updates

Lift Off

8:52 AM

Window Open

9:13 AM

Window Close

Schedule Updates

3 entries

Current scheduleCurrentNo NET changeSep 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM(Minute)Success
Schedule updatedDelayed 1dSep 7, 2026, 4:32 PM
Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM(Hour)GoWindow: 8:52 AM – 9:13 AM
Initial scheduleSep 2, 2026, 1:14 PM
Sep 9, 2026, 9:00 AM(Hour)Go

Launch photos

Photo gallery

Long March 4B | Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

138

Orbital Attempts

138

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Sep 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

Total Launches

298

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4B Specs

The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.

Length

44.1 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

249 t

Thrust

2,961 kN

Capacity

4,200 kg

Capacity

1,500 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1999

Fastest Turnaround

5d 21h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 10, 1999

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

615

Successful

599

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

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Schedule Updates

Photo gallery

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03?

Who is launching Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03?

Where is Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launching from?

What orbit is Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 heading to?

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

What is the Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 mission?