A group of 6 Chinese satellites reported to be for “space environment probing and other related technological testing”. Actual usage not known.
The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.
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Mission Profile
Shiyan 27 01-06 was a Long March 6A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on April 18, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.