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China Concludes Global Launches in 2025 With New Shijian Duo [Long March 7A Y7]
Two more space environment monitoring satellites are heading for geostationary space.
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Long March 8A Completes Debut Year With GuoWang Mission [Long March 8A Y6]
Another nine satellites for the state-backed mega-constellation were placed into low Earth orbit.
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State-Owned Launch Provider Eyeing Wenchang Commercial Launch Pads for New Rocket
New variants of the Long March 10 launch vehicle were named along with their launch aims, plus a debut target in early 2026.
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Commercial Reusable Launch Vehicle Prepares to Fly From Wenchang in 2026
Hyperbola-3's first launch has slipped to next year, but tests at the launch site and beyond have taken place this month.
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Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]
The Long March 5 has delivered its second TJSW spacecraft of 2025 using its larger payload fairing.
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Sunrise Launch Delivers More GuoWang Satellites [Long March 12 Y4]
Wenchang's commercial launch site has hosted the delivery of GuoWang's sixteenth group into low Earth orbit.
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Wenchang Commercial Launch Site Plans to Complete New Facilities in 2026
Available launch pads at the site are set to double in 2026, and then double again in a few years.
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GuoWang Becomes China's Largest Constellation for Second Time With Wenchang Mission [Long March 8A Y5]
Meanwhile, the Long March 8A completes its fifth flight in its debut year.
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Vague Shijian Mission Launched out of Wenchang [Long March 7A Y10]
New technologies will have their best operational practices determined above low Earth orbit.
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GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]
Another nine satellites have been added to the state-backed mega-constellation.
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Third Beyond Low Earth Orbit Yaogan Satellite Launched [Long March 7A Y13]
A new remote sensing spacecraft will slowly pass over its targets on Earth below.
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Large TJSW Spacecraft Launched Toward Geostationary Orbit [Long March 5 Y9]
This years sixth TJSW satellite has been delivered into a geostationary transfer orbit.
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