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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulGovernment/Top SecretLong March 2F/G
Launched 2026-02-07 03:58 UTCLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
27th
orbital launch attempt in 2026
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
7th
launch this year
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
73 d 23 h
since the pad's previous launch
4th flight of the Chinese spaceplane capable of returning to Earth.
Launch Provider
Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
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scheduled
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Launch success (launch time is approximate).
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities extremely uncertain.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
62m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
8,399kg
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