Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-02

The Government/Top Secret flight Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-02 departed Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 6A, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 6A | Yaogan 50-02 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-03-15T13:22:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6A roars off the pad at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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