What rocket is launching Demo Flight?

Demo Flight is launching on the Long March 10A.

Who is launching Demo Flight?

Demo Flight is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Demo Flight launching from?

Demo Flight is launching from 301 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Demo Flight heading to?

Demo Flight is heading to Unknown (N/A).

Is the Long March 10A reusable?

Yes — the Long March 10A is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

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Demo Flight

Test Flight

TBD

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 10AN/Aorbit

Overview

First test launch of CASC/CALT’s Long March 10A rocket. Payload is expected to be a prototype of the Low Earth Orbit mission version of the Mengzhou crew spacecraft.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,506

CASC Mission

#612

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#75

Launch Window

NET

Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM

Precision

Year

Schedule Changes

1 update

301

Launch pad for the Long March 10 and 10A rockets for future Chinese crew missions to the lunar surface and Low Earth Orbit space station.

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

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Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Dec 31, 2026, 8:00 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

19.6145, 110.9511

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 10A Specs

The Long March 10A is a human-rated launch vehicle designed to replace the current Long March 2F, along with the Low Earth Orbit version of China's Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, as their new Low Earth Orbit crew missions launcher. It is based on a single 1st stage core of the Long March 10, with 7 YF-100 series kerosene/liquid oxygen staged-combustion cycle engines on the 1st stage and 1 on the 2nd stage. The 1st stage is designed to be recovered downrange by a recovery barge equipped with an arrestor net and support frame, with the 1st stage landing on the net’s cables using its grid fins.

Length

67.4 m

Diameter

5 m

Launch Mass

750 t

Thrust

8,750 kN

Capacity

18,000 kg

Reusable

Yes

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

301

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Demo Flight?

Who is launching Demo Flight?

Where is Demo Flight launching from?

What orbit is Demo Flight heading to?

Is the Long March 10A reusable?

What is the Demo Flight mission?