Yesterday, Jan 13, 2026, China opened its 2026 space mission schedule by sending the Yaogan-50-01 remote sensing satellite into orbit. The launch took place at 10:16 p.m. from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, using a modified Long March-6 rocket. 🚀
Yaogan satellites are all about remote sensing, which means snapping detailed images of Earth for things like disaster monitoring, agriculture tracking, and environmental research 🌍. By getting higher-resolution data faster, governments and researchers can respond to floods, droughts, or other crises more effectively.
This mission marks the first of many planned by China for 2026, signaling a busy year ahead for space and tech enthusiasts across South and Southeast Asia and beyond. From smart-city planning to climate action, these satellites are the silent heroes helping us understand our changing planet.
Stay tuned as we track more launches this year and dive into how space tech is reshaping life on Earth. Got questions or thoughts? Drop a comment below! 🤔✨
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China opens 2026 space mission schedule with satellite launch
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