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YG50-01

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on January 13, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 13, 2026 · 14:16 UTCLaunch 2026-006Launch no. 7,185 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 13, 2026, 14:16
Launch designation
2026-006
Mission
YG50-01
Flight name
Yaogan 50-01
Vehicle flight ID
Y27

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
944 km
Inclination
142.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 50 hao 01 xing2026-006ANORAD 67433China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Radar imaging1,500 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.