China on Tuesday sent the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite into space. Launched at 22:16 (Beijing Time) aboard a modified version of the Long March-6 rocket, the satellite has entered planned orbit, according to the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. It will be used for national land surveys, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation. The launch was the 624th flight mission undertaken by the Long March rocket series and marked China's first successful orbital launch of 2026. Shotlist: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, Shanxi Province, north China - Jan 13, 2026: 1. Modified version of Long March-6 rocket carrying Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite blasting off, ascending. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]