Long March 6A | Yaogan 40 Group 03

A Long March 6A rocket launched Long March 6A | Yaogan 40 Group 03 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Long March 6A
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9A
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Long March 6A | Yaogan 40 Group 03 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-09-06T16:34:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6A lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 6A passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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