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Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01
Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01 launched on Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jan 2026
NET Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 6AVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 9APad
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 6A to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 6A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Yaogan 50-01
The Yaogan 50-01 is a Chinese military “remote sensing” satellite of unknown purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01 launch?
Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01?
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Who is launching Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01?
Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 6A.
Where does Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-01 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.