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YG53/YG56

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Jiuquan (China) on October 23, 2026, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2026 · 19:25 UTCLaunch 2026-241Launch no. 7,430 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 4B
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2026, 19:25
Launch designation
2026-241
Mission
YG53/YG56
Vehicle flight ID
Y81

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 53-072026-241ANORAD 101151Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 53-082026-241BNORAD 101152Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 53-092026-241CNORAD 101153Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-192026-241DNORAD 101154Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-202026-241ENORAD 101155Strategic Support Troops———
Yaogan 56-212026-241GNORAD 101157Strategic 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.