China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch
Summary
China successfully launched the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite into orbit, marking its first space mission of 2026 using the Long March-6 rocket.
Key Points
- China launched the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite on Tuesday.
- The launch occurred at 10:16 p.m. Beijing Time from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
- Yaogan-50 01 will be used for land surveys, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention.
- This was the 624th flight mission of the Long March rocket series and China's first successful orbital launch in 2026.
