Success
TJSW-24
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 7A
GTOorbit
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,294
CASC Mission
#592
Pad Launch
#30
Location Launch
#62
Launch Window
NET
May 26, 2026, 4:16 PM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
6 updates
Schedule Updates
6 entries- Current scheduleCurrentDelayed 1mMay 26, 2026, 5:20 PMMay 26, 2026, 4:16 PM(Minute)Success
- Schedule updatedNo NET changeMay 26, 2026, 4:18 PMMay 26, 2026, 4:15 PM(Hour)In Flight
- Schedule updatedDelayed 15mMay 22, 2026, 10:03 AMMay 26, 2026, 4:15 PM(Hour)GoWindow: 4:08 PM – 5:08 PM
- Schedule updatedMoved up 4d 8hMay 3, 2026, 11:12 PMMay 26, 2026, 4:00 PM(Hour)TBCWindow: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Schedule updatedDelayed 31dApr 25, 2026, 10:46 PMMay 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AMApr 30, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBD
Long March 7A Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2020
Fastest Turnaround
27d 8h
Total Launches
15
Successful
14
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
14
Maiden flight: Mar 16, 2020
Social Flight Log
- May 26, 2026, 5:18 PM
Launch success.
Source - May 26, 2026, 4:16 PM
Liftoff.
Source - May 22, 2026, 9:58 AM
Refined launch window.
Source - May 3, 2026, 11:11 PM
NET May 26 UTC per NOTAMs; TBC.
Source - Jan 25, 2026, 4:17 AM
Reverted to NET January TBD per local reports and lack of updates to NOTAMs & marine navigation warnings.
Source - Jan 7, 2026, 2:08 AM
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identities highly uncertain.
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 27, 2026, 12:16 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511