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A Long March 4C rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in a forested mountainous region of southwest China, trailing flames and smoke as it carries the Shiyan-28B (01) satellite into orbit on July 3, 2025.

China launches first classified Shiyan-28B experimental satellite

by Andrew Jones July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

China sent a new satellite into orbit for its experimental Shiyan series Thursday with a launch from the country’s southwest.

China launches new Gaofen-12 remote sensing satellite

by Andrew Jones October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

China launches 4 InSAR satellites and new Yaogan reconnaissance sat

by Andrew Jones March 31, 2023April 11, 2023

Liftoff of a Long March 4C rocket from Jiuquan at 03:109a.m. Eastern (1509 local), March 17, 2022.

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China launches second Yaogan-34 reconnaissance satellite

by Andrew Jones March 17, 2022February 22, 2023

A Long March 4C lifts off carrying the Gaofen-12 (02) satellite from Jiuquan on March 30, 2021.

China launches second Gaofen-12 Earth observation satellite

by Andrew Jones March 31, 2021February 22, 2023

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