Success
Tianzhou-2
Resupply
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 7
LEOorbit
First cargo delivery mission to the Chinese large modular space station.
Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Replay
Mission details
The Tiangong space station is a space station placed in Low Earth orbit between 340 and 450 km above the surface.
Apr 29, 2021 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#6,085
CASC Mission
#318
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#13
Designator
2021-046
Launch Window
NET
May 29, 2021, 12:55 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
12:30 PM
Window Open
1:30 PM
Window Close
Long March 7 Specs
The Long March 7 is a Chinese liquid-fuelled launch vehicle of the Long March family, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CAST). It made its inaugural flight on 25 June 2016 and is used to launch Tianzhou resupply spacecraft to the Chinese Space Station.
Length
53.1 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Thrust
7,128 kN
LEO Capacity
13,500 kg
GTO Capacity
5,500 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2016
Fastest Turnaround
3mo 23d
Total Launches
10
Successful
10
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
10
Maiden flight: Jun 25, 2016
Social Flight Log
- May 29, 2021, 1:42 PM
Launch success.
Source - May 28, 2021, 6:03 AM
Set GO per marine space closure notice.
Source - May 22, 2021, 6:32 AM
Possible new launch date.
Source - May 20, 2021, 4:41 PM
Practically another scrub with pad not opening up in time for launch window and various sources hinting. No official confirmation unfortunately.
Source - May 20, 2021, 11:18 AM
Launch rescheduled.
Source - May 19, 2021, 5:20 PM
Launch is delayed, no new date set at this time.
Source - May 18, 2021, 1:13 PM
Set to Go For Launch per marine space closure notices.
Source - May 18, 2021, 9:36 AM
Updated launch time based on various reports, no notices to back up yet.
- Apr 21, 2021, 9:54 AM
Updated launch date
Source - Apr 11, 2021, 11:21 AM
Updated launch date.
Source
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
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
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
May 29, 2021, 8:55 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511