China launches 4 times in 4 days, boosting megaconstellation and surveillance assets

Published on December 9, 2025
A Long March 6A rocket lifts off from a launch pad at night, its engines producing a bright plume of flame and smoke as it ascends between two tall support towers.

China launched four missions in four days, accelerating its record-setting launch cadence while expanding its Guowang LEO megaconstellation and deploying new Yaogan reconnaissance assets.

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