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Qianfan's Seventh Satellite Group Deployed Following Second Hiatus Period [Long March 8]
The Shanghai-backed internet connectivity constellation has finally had another launch, with eighteen more satellites placed into Earth orbit.
 • Jack C.
GuoWang Mission Ends China's Month-Long Launch Hiatus [Long March 8A Y8]
A twentieth group for the low Earth orbit connectivity mega-constellation entered orbit, with nine satellites being deployed.
 • Jack C.
Wenchang Commercial Launch Site Aiming for 20+ Missions This Year Following Provincial Leadership Visits
New launch pads are still set to be completed toward the end of 2026, but are now expected ahead of schedule.
 • Jack C.
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.
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