Test Flight
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentAccording to video footage from locals, failure occurred shortly after separation of the first and second stages. No official details have been released yet.
This is the first flight of the Long March 7A which is a new configuration of the Long March 7 launch vehicle. The difference is that 7A variant includes an additional third stage, allowing the rocket to perform GTO launches. This is also the first mission out of Wenchang cosmodrome in 2020.
Orbital Attempt
#5,941
CASC Mission
#275
Pad Launch
#3
Location Launch
#6
Mar 16, 2020, 1:34 PM
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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
Mar 16, 2020, 9:34 PM
Total Launches
68
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
