China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites

China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites

China conducted a pair of Long March rocket launches Tuesday, kicking off what is likely to be a record-breaking year for the country. The post China’s first launches of 2026 send Yaogan spacecraft into unusual orbit, loft Guowang satellites  appeared first on SpaceNews.

China’s Long March Rockets Propel Yaogan-50 01 and Guowang Satellites Into New Orbits

China has started 2026 with a bang, launching two Long March rockets in the first days of the year. These launches represent a significant step in China’s space ambitions, as they mark the beginning of an incredibly busy year for the country’s rapidly advancing space program. Among the payloads were the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite and a series of Guowang satellites, both crucial to expanding China’s space presence. The Beginning of Chi…