China launched three Yaogan 51-07 to 09 satellites aboard a Long March 2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on November 5, 2026, marking the 675th flight of the Long March series.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
China launched three Yaogan 51-07 to 09 satellites aboard a Long March 2C carrier rocket on November 5, 2026, according to reporting by Donews and UA.NEWS, which cites the state-run Xinhua agency.
The Long March 2C rocket ignited and lifted off at 23:58 on November 5 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in China’s southwestern Sichuan province. The rocket successfully placed the Yaogan 51-07 to 09 satellites into their predetermined orbits. The mission achieved complete success.
The mission was led by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation for overall development and manufacturing. The Long March 2C is a two-stage cryogenic liquid model with capabilities for one-launch-multi-satellite and constellation deployment. The three satellites are mainly used for scientific experiments and electromagnetic environment detection.
This launch marks the 675th flight of the Long March series rockets. On October 25, China also launched a batch of internet satellites for low Earth orbit from the southern island province of Hainan. That launch marked the 674th mission of the Long March series.
The launch continues China’s steady cadence of Long March missions, adding three satellites to its Yaogan remote-sensing constellation for scientific experiments and electromagnetic environment detection.
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