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China launches new set of Yaogan-40 satellites into polar orbit

Written by  Andrew Jones Sunday, 07 September 2025 10:21
A Long March 6A rocket lifts off at night from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China, carrying the Yaogan-40 (03) remote sensing satellites. Bright exhaust flames and thick plumes of smoke illuminate the dark launch pad.

China added a third trio of spacecraft to a group of remote sensing satellites Saturday, marking the country’s 52nd launch of the year.

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