At, China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration Successfully launched Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y13 At using a Long March-6A carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. At 16:46 on September 24, the Long March 6A carrier rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 satellite group into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.
At 16:46 this afternoon (September 24), the Long March 6A carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites into their predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success
The Yaogan-40 04 satellite group was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is mainly used for electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments.
Long March 6A Rocket Successfully Launches Yaogan-40 04 Satellite Group
The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation solid-liquid coupled medium-lift carrier rocket developed by the Eighth Academy of CASC. This launch
was the 670th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
I. Core Information of the Launch Mission
- Launch time : 16:46 Beijing time on September 24, 2026
- Launch site : Launch Pad 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
- Launch vehicle : Long March 6A (also known as Long March 6A) launch vehicle.
- Mission outcome : The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
II. Satellite Functions and Rocket Technology Characteristics
- Satellite Purpose : The Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Its main purpose is to conduct electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments, accumulating on-orbit data for space environment research.
- Rocket Performance : The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation of solid-liquid coupled medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, with a sun-synchronous orbit payload capacity of no less than 6.5 tons.
- Launch Capabilities : This rocket can meet diverse and intensive launch requirements, including single-satellite, multi-satellite tandem, parallel, stacked, wall-mounted, and payload launches, making it suitable for high-density launch missions
- III. Mission Milestone Significance
- Long March series record : This mission marks the 670th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.
- Rocket model record : This is the 27th launch of the Long March 6A carrier rocket, maintaining a perfect record of 27 successful launches.
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