Success
Tianzhou 7
Resupply
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 7
LEOorbit
Sixth cargo delivery mission to the Chinese space station.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:27 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
#6,602
CASC Mission
#454
Pad Launch
#16
Location Launch
#26
Designator
2024-013
Launch Window
NET
Jan 17, 2024, 2:27 PM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
2:17 PM
Window Open
2:34 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
- Jan 17, 2024, 2:51 PM
Launch success.
Source - Jan 17, 2024, 2:28 PM
Liftoff.
Source - Jan 17, 2024, 2:00 PM
Livestream has started
Source - Jan 15, 2024, 7:16 AM
Tweaked T-0 per calculations.
Source - Jan 12, 2024, 10:54 AM
Targeting January 17 per NOTAMs.
Source - Dec 23, 2023, 2:32 AM
Added tentative launch window per NOTAMs.
Source - Nov 22, 2023, 10:09 AM
Added launch.
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
Jan 17, 2024, 10:27 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511