China adds to classified TJS, Yaogan satellite series with two launches

Published on May 12, 2025
A Long March 6A rocket lifts off at night from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China, with bright exhaust and smoke plumes illuminating the launch pad tower bearing Chinese characters.

China has added new spacecraft to two separate classified satellite series with a pair of launches across Sunday and Monday.

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