Long March 7A | Yaogan 46
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:39 a.m. - Nov. 3, 2025, 4:02 a.m.
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:39 a.m. - Nov. 3, 2025, 4:02 a.m.
Classified Earth observation satellite officially reported as for "national resources/hydrology/meteorology surveying & disaster management" purposes.
Launch success.
Liftoff.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity highly uncertain.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
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