What rocket is launching Yaogan 50-02?

Yaogan 50-02 is launching on the Long March 6A.

Who is launching Yaogan 50-02?

Yaogan 50-02 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Yaogan 50-02 launching from?

Yaogan 50-02 is launching from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Yaogan 50-02 heading to?

Yaogan 50-02 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Long March 6A reusable?

No — the Long March 6A is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

The Long March 6A has launched 25 times to date, with 25 successful flights.

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Yaogan 50-02

Name: Yaogan 50-02 — Long March 6A
Start: 2026-03-15T13:22:00Z
End: 2026-03-15T13:35:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9A

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 6ALEOorbit

Overview

The Yaogan 50-02 is a Chinese military “remote sensing” satellite of unknown purposes.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,228

CASC Mission

#580

Pad Launch

#22

Location Launch

#151

Designator

2026-051

Launch Window

NET

Mar 15, 2026, 1:22 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

1:14 PM

Window Open

1:35 PM

Window Close

Launch Complex 9A

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Map

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Mar 15, 2026, 9:22 PM

Total Launches

157

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 6A Specs

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

Length

50 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

530 t

Thrust

7,230 kN

Capacity

6,400 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2022

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Mar 29, 2022

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Yaogan 50-02?

Who is launching Yaogan 50-02?

Where is Yaogan 50-02 launching from?

What orbit is Yaogan 50-02 heading to?

Is the Long March 6A reusable?

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

What is the Yaogan 50-02 mission?