7 satellites

Long March 6C carried seven satellites, including the amateur radio satellite BY70-4, into sun-synchronous orbit from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. It was the rocket's second flight, returning to service after a roughly 27-month gap following its May 2024 debut.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

150 kg (est.)

Flight

2nd

of 2 Long March 6C flights

Date and time

25 August 2026, 03:21 UTC

Rocket

Long March 6C

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Technology

International designator

2026-195

Launches in 2026

204th of 243

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