What rocket is launching 7 satellites?

7 satellites is launching on the Long March 6C.

Who is launching 7 satellites?

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

Where is 7 satellites launching from?

7 satellites is launching from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is 7 satellites heading to?

7 satellites is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Long March 6C reusable?

No — the Long March 6C is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 6C flown?

The Long March 6C has launched 2 times to date, with 2 successful flights.

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7 satellites

Name: 7 satellites — Long March 6C
Start: 2026-08-25T03:21:00Z
End: 2026-08-25T03:40:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9A

Technology

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 6CSSOorbit

Overview

Share ride of 7 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit, including the ham radio satellite BY70-4. Details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,375

CASC Mission

#612

Pad Launch

#28

Location Launch

#160

Launch Window

NET

Aug 25, 2026, 3:21 AM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

2 updates

Lift Off

3:15 AM

Window Open

3:40 AM

Window Close

Schedule Updates

2 entries

Current scheduleCurrentDelayed 1mAug 25, 2026, 4:05 AM
Aug 25, 2026, 3:21 AM(Minute)Success
Initial scheduleAug 20, 2026, 12:18 PM
Aug 25, 2026, 3:20 AM(Hour)Go

Launch photos

Photo gallery

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Complex 9A

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Map

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Aug 25, 2026, 11:21 AM

Total Launches

161

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 6C Specs

The Long March 6C 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 6A, with its solid rocket boosters deleted, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage and 1 YF-115 engine on the second stage.

Length

43 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

216 t

Thrust

2,376 kN

Capacity

4,500 kg

Capacity

2,000 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2024

Fastest Turnaround

2y 3mo

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 7, 2024

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

615

Successful

599

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching 7 satellites?

Who is launching 7 satellites?

Where is 7 satellites launching from?

What orbit is 7 satellites heading to?

Is the Long March 6C reusable?

How many times has the Long March 6C flown?

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