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Next Long March launch: NET 9 Oct 2026

The Long March family is China's main line of launch vehicles, from the small Long March 6A to the heavy Long March 5 that launches space-station modules and lunar missions. They fly from Jiuquan, Taiyuan, Xichang, Wenchang and sea platforms off Haiyang.

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Next launch

Unknown Payload

Long March 12 · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Fri 9 Oct 2026, 19:25 UTCWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

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Completed launches since Sept 2025

78

Successful

76

Failures

2

Success rate

97%

Upcoming schedule

  1. Flight 2

    China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 12A

    TBD
    NET Oct 2026Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  2. Shenzhou 24

    China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2F/G

    TBD
    NET H2 2026Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Long March launch?
The next Long March launch is Unknown Payload from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, scheduled for Fri 9 Oct 2026, 19:25 UTC.
Where does Long March launch from?
Recent and upcoming Long March launches fly from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China and Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who operates Long March?
Long March launches are operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
How reliable is Long March?
76 of 78 completed launches in Orbit's records since September 2025 were successful.
Can I watch the launch live?
Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.

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