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Long March 7A | Yaogan 46
Long March 7A | Yaogan 46 launched on Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 03:47 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Nov 2025
NET Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 03:47 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 7AVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
201Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 7A to Medium 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 / 15:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 7A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Yaogan 46
Classified Earth observation satellite officially reported as for "national resources/hydrology/meteorology surveying & disaster management" purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 7A | Yaogan 46 launch?
Long March 7A | Yaogan 46 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 03:47 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 7A | Yaogan 46?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 7A | Yaogan 46?
Long March 7A | Yaogan 46 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 7A.
Where does Long March 7A | Yaogan 46 launch from?
It lifts off from 201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.