Launches / Long March 7A
Long March 7A, flown by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
This was China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 30th launch of 2026, and its 600th in all.
Counting every operator, it was the 149th orbital launch attempt anywhere in 2026, and the third from 201.
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
18 flights, 16 of them successful.
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.
612 launches so far, 596 of them successful. The last 3 in a row went to plan.
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