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Yaogan 46

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on November 3, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 3, 2025 · 03:47 UTCLaunch 2025-250Launch no. 7,110 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 3, 2025, 03:47
Launch designation
2025-250
Mission
Yaogan 46
Vehicle flight ID
Y13

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
171 km
Initial apogee
7,410 km
Inclination
20.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 462025-250ANORAD 66313Strategic Support TroopsOptical imaging4,000 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.