China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch
Summary
China successfully launched the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite using a Long March-6 rocket, marking its first orbital launch of 2026.
Key Points
- China launched the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite on Tuesday.
- The launch was conducted using a modified Long March-6 rocket.
- The satellite will support national land surveys, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention.
- This mission marks the 624th flight of the Long March rocket series and China’s first orbital launch of 2026.
