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YG53/YG56

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Jiuquan (China) on September 10, 2026, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 10, 2026 · 09:00 UTCLaunch 2026-205Launch no. 7,394 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 4B
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 10, 2026, 09:00
Launch designation
2026-205
Mission
YG53/YG56
Vehicle flight ID
Y78?

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
514 km
Initial apogee
523 km
Inclination
45.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 53-012026-205ANORAD 100651Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 53-022026-205BNORAD 100652Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 53-032026-205CNORAD 100653Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-012026-205DNORAD 100654Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-022026-205ENORAD 100655Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-032026-205FNORAD 100656Strategic Support Troops———

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