Fri, Dec 31, 2027 (your time) · 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
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About Chang'e 7
Chang'e 7/CE-7 is scheduled to launch in 2026, including an orbiter, a lander, a mini-hopping probe, and a rover. The mission will land in the South Pole regions of the Moon to study lunar surface environment around the South Pole, especially in looking for water ice in lunar soil.
Orbital Attempt
#7,679
CASC Mission
#631
Pad Launch
#20
Location Launch
#84
Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus on non-hypergolic liquid rocket propellants. Currently, two CZ-5 vehicle configurations are planned, with maximum payload capacities of ~25,000 kilograms (55,000 lb) to LEO and ~14,000 kilograms (31,000 lb) to GTO. The Long March 5 roughly matches the capabilities of American EELV heavy-class vehicles such as the Delta IV Heavy.
Length
57 m
Diameter
5 m
Launch Mass
867 t
Thrust
10,600 kN
Capacity
25,000 kg
Capacity
14,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2016
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 27d
Total Launches
9
Successful
9
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
9
Maiden flight: Nov 3, 2016
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
621
Successful
605
Failed
16
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
12
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, 2027, 8:00 AM
Total Launches
76
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM
Year
7 updates
Delayed from late August.
SourceDelayed to August 25 due to launch site weather.
SourceRefined launch window per new NOTAMs.
SourceUpdated launch date and window per new NOTAMs; Assignment of this launch to the one in this time window is uncertain.
SourceNET August.
SourceUpdated launch year.
SourceNET 2026.
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