Test Flight
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThis is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
Orbital Attempt
#5,952
CASC Mission
#278
Pad Launch
#4
Location Launch
#7
Designator
2020-027
May 5, 2020, 10:00 AM
1 update
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
May 5, 2020, 6:00 PM
Total Launches
68
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
