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China Successfully Conducts Mengzhou in-Flight Abort Test with Booster Splashdown!
The new crew capsule is another step closer to visiting Tiangong and flying to the Moon.
 • Jack C.
Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test
Beyond the coastal launch site, the 'Linghangzhe' drone ship is being outfitted for the Long March 10B's debut.
 • Jack C.
Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]
The nine satellites ride into space was supported by Wenchang Commercial's recent switch to coal-based propellant.
 • Jack C.
Wenchang Launch Begins GuoWang Deployments in 2026 [Long March 8A Y7]
Nine GuoWang satellites have been added to the constellation in low Earth orbit, with many more planned to follow this year.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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.
 • Jack C.
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