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YG50-02

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on March 15, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 15, 2026 · 13:22 UTCLaunch 2026-051Launch no. 7,233 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 15, 2026, 13:22
Launch designation
2026-051
Mission
YG50-02
Flight name
Yaogan 50-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y28

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 50 hao 02 xing2026-051ANORAD 68196China 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.