List of Long March launches (2020–2029)

This is a list of launches made by the Long March rocket family between 2020 and 2029.

Launch statistics

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Launch history

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2020

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
7 January 2020
15:20 [1]
Long March 3B/E F-65 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
TJS-5 Geosynchronous Communication (?)
15 January 2020
02:53 [2]
Long March 2D F-45 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Jilin-1 Kuanfu-01 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
ÑuSat-7 Sun-synchronous Satellogic Commercial Earth Observations
ÑuSat-8 Sun-synchronous Satellogic Commercial Earth Observations
19 February 2020
21:07 [3]
Long March 2D F-46 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
XJSS C Low Earth Technology
XJSS D Low Earth Technology
XJSS E Low Earth Technology
XJSS F Low Earth Technology
9 March 2020
11:55 [4]
Long March 3B/E F-66 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
BeiDou-3 G2 Geosynchronous transfer Navigation
16 March 2020
13:34 [5]
Long March 7A F-01 Wenchang, LA-2 Failure
XJY 6-01 Geosynchronous transfer Technology
Vehicle disintegrated at first stage separation due to booster LOX pressurization failure leading to engine shutdown and loss of control. First flight of the Long March 7A.
24 March 2020
03:43 [6]
Long March 2C F-52 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 30-06A Low Earth Probable Sigint
Yaogan 30-06B Low Earth Probable Sigint
Yaogan 30-06C Low Earth Probable Sigint
9 April 2020
11:46 [7]
Long March 3B/E F-67 Xichang, LA-2 Failure
Palapa-N1 (Nusantara Dua) Geosynchronous transfer (planned) Communication
Third stage engine failed to ignite.
5 May 2020
10:00 [9]
Long March 5B F-01 Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, LA-1 Successful
Prototype Chinese next-generation crewed spacecraft Low Earth CNSA / CMSEO Flight test
Experimental Flexible Inflatable Cargo Re-entry Vehicle Low Earth Technical Demonstration
First flight of Long March 5B. Some debris from the CZ-5B's core stage may have survived reentry and fell on villages in the Ivory Coast.[8]
29 May 2020
20:13 [10]
Long March 11 F-09 Xichang Successful
XJS-G (Chuangxin 6-01) Low Earth Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites Earth observation technology
XJS-H Low Earth National University of Defense Technology Earth observation technology
31 May 2020
08:53
Long March 2D F-47 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 9-02 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
HEAD 4 Sun-synchronous HEAD Aerospace Tech Co Ltd (Beijing) Technology
10 June 2020
18:31
Long March 2C F-53 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
HaiYang 1D Sun-synchronous Ocean observations
17 June 2020
07:19
Long March 2D F-48 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 9-03 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
HEAD 5 Sun-synchronous HEAD Aerospace Tech Co Ltd (Beijing) Technology
ZDPS-3 (Pixing 3A) Sun-synchronous Zhejiang University Technology
23 June 2020
01:43
Long March 3B/E F-68 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
BeiDou-3 G3 Geosynchronous transfer Navigation
3 July 2020
03:10
Long March 4B F-36 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Gaofen Multi-Mode Sun-synchronous Earth observation
BY-70-2 Sun-synchronous CAST, Beijing Bayi High School Technology
4 July 2020
23:44
Long March 2D F-49 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Shiyan 6-02 Sun-synchronous Technology
9 July 2020
12:11 [11]
Long March 3B/E F-69 Xichang LA-3 Successful
APStar 6D Geosynchronous transfer APT Mobile Satcom Ltd. Communication
23 July 2020
04:41
Long March 5 F-04 Wenchang LA-1 Successful
Tianwen-1 Mars transfer CNSA Mars orbiter/lander/rover/Group of cubesat cameras
25 July 2020
03:13 [12]
Long March 4B F-37 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Ziyuan 3-03 Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth Observation
Tianqi-10 Sun-synchronous Guodian Gaoke IoT
NJU-HKU 1 Sun-synchronous Nanjing University/University of Hong Kong X-ray astronomy
6 August 2020
04:01 [13]
Long March 2D F-50 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 9-04 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
23 August 2020
02:27 [14]
Long March 2D F-51 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 9-05 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Tiantuo 5 Sun-synchronous National University of Defense Technology Technology
DGSW Sun-synchronous Academy of Military Science Technology
4 September 2020
07:30 [15]
Long March 2F/T T3 Jiuquan, SLS-1 Successful
Reusable Experimental Spacecraft Low Earth CASC Flight test
Suspected to be prototype spaceplane, but not officially confirmed.
7 September 2020
05:57 [16]
Long March 4B F-38 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Gaofen 11-02 Sun-synchronous Earth Observation
15 September 2020
01:23 [17]
Long March 11 F-10 Special converted barge, Yellow Sea (34.31° N, 123.76° E) Successful
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-01 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-02 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-03 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-04 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-05 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B-06 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03C-01 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03C-02 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03C-03 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth imaging
21 September 2020
05:40 [18]
Long March 4B F-39 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Haiyang-2C Low Earth Ocean Observation
27 September 2020
03:23
Long March 4B F-40 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Huanjing-2A Sun-synchronous Earth Observation
Huanjing-2B Sun-synchronous Earth Observation
11 October 2020
16:57 [19]
Long March 3B/E F-70 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Gaofen-13 Geostationary transfer Earth Observation
26 October 2020
15:19 [20]
Long March 2C F-54 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 30-07A Low Earth Sigint
Yaogan 30-07B Low Earth Sigint
Yaogan 30-07C Low Earth Sigint
Tianqi Xingzuo 06 Low Earth Communications
6 November 2020
03:19 [21]
Long March 6 F-4 Taiyuan, LA-16 Successful
ÑuSat-9 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-10 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-11 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-12 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-13 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-14 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-15 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-16 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-17 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
ÑuSat-18 Sun-synchronous Earth imaging
Tianyan 05 Sun-synchronous Remote sensing
Beihang Kongshi 1 Sun-synchronous Technology demonstration
BY 70-3 Sun-synchronous Amateur radio
12 November 2020
15:59 [22]
Long March 3B/E F-71 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Tiantong 1-02 Geostationary transfer Mobile Communications
23 November 2020
20:30[23]
Long March 5 F-05 Wenchang, LC-1 Successful
Chang'e 5 Lunar transfer CNSA Lunar Sample Return
6 December 2020
03:58 [24]
Long March 3B/E F-72 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Gaofen-14 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
First launcher Long March 3B/G5.
9 December 2020
20:14 [25]
Long March 11 F-11 Xichang Successful
GECAM A (Xiaoji) Low Earth Gravitational-wave astronomy
GECAM B (Xiaomu) Low Earth Gravitational-wave astronomy
22 December 2020
04:37 [26]
Long March 8 F-01 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Xinjishu Yanzheng-7 (XJY-7) Sun-synchronous Technology demonstration
Haisi-1 Sun-synchronous Tianyi Research Company Earth observation
Tianqi-8 Sun-synchronous Guodian Gaoke IoT
Yuanguang Sun-synchronous Tianyi Research Company
ET-SMART-RSS Sun-synchronous ESSTI/SMART Earth observation
Maiden flight of Long March 8.
27 December 2020
15:44[27]
Long March 4C F-29 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan-33-02 Sun-synchronous Reconnaissance

2021

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
19 January 2021
16:25 [28]
Long March 3B/E F-73 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Tiantong 1-03 Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
29 January 2021
04:47 [29]
Long March 4C F-30 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 31-02A Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-02B Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-02C Low Earth Reconnaissance
4 February 2021
15:36 [30]
Long March 3B/E F-74 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
TJS-6 Geostationary transfer SAST Communication
24 February 2021
02:22[31]
Long March 4C F-31 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 31-03A Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-03B Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-03C Low Earth Reconnaissance
11 March 2021
17:51[32]
Long March 7A F-02 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Shiyan 9 Geostationary transfer Technology demonstration
First successful flight of the Long March 7A.
13 March 2021
02:19[33]
Long March 4C F-32 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 31-04A Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-04B Low Earth Reconnaissance
Yaogan 31-04C Low Earth Reconnaissance
30 March 2021
22:45
Long March 4C F-33 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 12-02 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
8 April 2021
23:01[34]
Long March 4B F-41 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Shiyan 6-03 Sun-synchronous CAST Technology demonstration
27 April 2021
03:20[35]
Long March 6 F-05 Taiyuan, LC-16 Successful
Qilu-1 Sun-synchronous Shandong Institute of Industrial Technology (SDIIT) Earth observation
Qilu-4 Sun-synchronous Shandong Institute of Industrial Technology (SDIIT) Earth observation
Foshan-1 Sun-synchronous Ji Hua Laboratory Earth observation
Zhongan Guotong-1 Sun-synchronous Zhongan Guotong Satellite Technology Development Earth observation
Tianqi-9 Sun-synchronous Guodian Gaoke IoT
Origin Space NEO-1 Sun-synchronous Origin Space Technology demonstration
Tai King II 01 Sun-synchronous MinoSpace Earth observation
Golden Bauhinia-1 01 Sun-synchronous ZeroG Lab Earth observation
Golden Bauhinia-1 02 Sun-synchronous ZeroG Lab Earth observation
First Long March commercial rideshare mission with launch services contraced by CGWIC.
29 April 2021
03:23[37]
Long March 5B F-02 Wenchang, LA-1 Successful
Tianhe Low Earth CNSA Space station core module
Second launch of Long March 5B. On 9 May 2021, the core stage reentered the atmosphere and debris that did not burn up impacted the Indian Ocean west of Maldives.[36]
30 April 2021
07:27[38]
Long March 4C F-34 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 34 Low Earth CAS Earth observation
6 May 2021
18:11[39]
Long March 2C F-55 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 30-08A Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-08B Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-08C Low Earth CAS Sigint
Tianqi-12 Low Earth Guodian Gaoke IoT
19 May 2021
04:03[40]
Long March 4B F-42 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
HaiYang 2D Low Earth Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
29 May 2021
12:55[41]
Long March 7 F-03 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 2 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Space logistics
First cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
2 June 2021
16:17[42]
Long March 3B/E F-75 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Fengyun 4B Geosynchronous CMA Meteorology
11 June 2021
03:03[43]
Long March 2D F-52 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Beijing-3 01 Sun-synchronous China Spacesat Earth observation
Hisea-2 Sun-synchronous Xiamen University Earth observation
Yang Wang-1 Sun-synchronous Origin Space Space telescope / Asteroid cataloguing
Tianjian (TKSY01-TJ) Sun-synchronous PLASSF Space Engineering University Technology demonstration
17 June 2021
01:22[44]
Long March 2F/G F-15 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 12 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Crewed spaceflight
First crewed flight to the Tianhe core module of the Chinese Space Station.
18 June 2021
06:30[45]
Long March 2C F-56 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 30-09A Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-09B Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-09C Low Earth CAS Sigint
Tianqi-14 Low Earth Guodian Gaoke IoT
3 July 2021
02:51[46]
Long March 2D F-53 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Jilin-1 Kuanfu-01B Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 01 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 02 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 03 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Xingshidai-10 Sun-synchronous ADA Space Earth observation
4 July 2021
23:28[47]
Long March 4C F-35 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Fengyun 3E Sun-synchronous CMA Meteorology
6 July 2021
15:53[48]
Long March 3C/E F-18 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Tianlian I-05 Geosynchronous CNSA Communications
9 July 2021
11:59[49][50]
Long March 6 F-06 Taiyuan, LA-16 Successful
Zhuzhou-1 01 Low Earth Zhuzhou State Investment Group Earth observation
Zhuzhou-1 02 Low Earth Zhuzhou State Investment Group Earth observation
Zhuzhou-1 03 Low Earth Zhuzhou State Investment Group Earth observation
Zhuzhou-1 04 Low Earth Zhuzhou State Investment Group Earth observation
Zhuzhou-1 05 Low Earth Zhuzhou State Investment Group Earth observation
19 July 2021
00:19[51]
Long March 2C F-57 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 30-10A Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-10B Low Earth CAS Sigint
Yaogan 30-10C Low Earth CAS Sigint
Tianqi-15 Low Earth Guodian Gaoke IoT
A fairing recovery system through parachutes has been tested with this launch.
29 July 2021
04:01[52]
Long March 2D F-54 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Tianhui-1D Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
4 August 2021
11:01[53][54]
Long March 6 F-07 Taiyuan, LA-16 Successful
KL-Beta A Polar KLEO connect Communications
KL-Beta B Polar KLEO Connect Communications
5 August 2021
16:30[55]
Long March 3B/E F-76 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 2E Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
18 August 2021
22:32[56]
Long March 4B F-43 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Tianhui-2 02A Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
Tianhui-2 02B Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
24 August 2021
11:15[57]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S F-58 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
RSW-01 Polar CAST Communication
RSW-02 Polar CAST Communication
TBA Polar DFH Satellite Communication
24 August 2021
15:41[58]
Long March 3B/E F-77 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
TJS-7 Geostationary transfer SAST Communication
7 September 2021
03:01[59]
Long March 4C F-40 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Gaofen 5-02 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
9 September 2021
11:50[60]
Long March 3B/E F-78 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 9B Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
20 September 2021
07:10[61]
Long March 7 F-04 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 3 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Space logistics
Second cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
27 September 2021
08:20[62]
Long March 3B/E F-79 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Shiyan 10 Inclined geosynchronous CAST Technology demonstration
Satellite experienced a failure in orbit following successful launch. It was subsequently reactivated and began to raise its orbit in mid-October.
14 October 2021
09:51[63]
Long March 2D F-55 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Chinese Hα Solar Explorer (CHASE / Xihe) Sun-synchronous Nanjing University / SAST Solar physics
Guidao Daqi Midu TSW Sun-synchronous CMA Earth observation
HEAD-2E Sun-synchronous HEAD Aerospace Group Earth observation
HEAD-2F Sun-synchronous HEAD Aerospace Group Earth observation
MOTS Sun-synchronous Shanghai Lizheng Satellite Technology demonstration
QX-1 Sun-synchronous Shenzhen DFH Technology demonstration
SSS-1 Sun-synchronous Beihang University / APSCO Education
Tianshu-1 Sun-synchronous Insight Position Digital Intelligence Technology Service Technology demonstration
Golden Bauhinia-2 Sun-synchronous ZeroG Lab Earth observation
SSS-2A Sun-synchronous SJTU / APSCO Education
Tianyuan-1 Sun-synchronous NJUST Technology demonstration
15 October 2021
16:23[64]
Long March 2F/G F-16 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 13 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Crewed spaceflight
Second crewed flight to the Tianhe core module of the Chinese Space Station.
24 October 2021
01:27[65]
Long March 3B/E F-80 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Shijian 21 Geosynchronous CAST Technology demonstration
3 November 2021
07:43[66]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S F-59 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 32-02A Sun-synchronous CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 32-02B Sun-synchronous CAS Reconnaissance
5 November 2021
02:19[67]
Long March 6 F-08 Taiyuan, LA-16 Successful
SDGSAT-1 (Guangmu, CASEarth) Sun-synchronous CAS Earth observation
6 November 2021
03:00[68]
Long March 2D F-56 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 35A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
20 November 2021
01:51[69]
Long March 4B F-44 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Gaofen 11-03 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
22 November 2021
23:45[70]
Long March 4C F-37 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 03-02 Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
26 November 2021
16:40[71]
Long March 3B/E F-81 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 1D Geosynchronous China Satcom Communications
10 December 2021
00:11[72]
Long March 4B F-45 Jiuquan SLS-2 Successful
Shijian 6-05A Sun-synchronous CNSA ELINT
Shijian 6-05B Sun-synchronous CNSA ELINT
The 400th launch of the Long March series rocket.[72]
13 December 2021
16:09[73]
Long March 3B/E F-82 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Tianlian II-02 Geosynchronous CNSA Communications
23 December 2021
10:12[74]
Long March 7A F-03 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Shiyan 12-01 Geosynchronous CAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 12-02 Geosynchronous CAST Technology demonstration
26 December 2021
03:11:31[75]
Long March 4C F-38 Taiyuan LC-9 Successful
Ziyuan I-02E Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
XW-3 (CAS-9) Sun-synchronous CAMSAT Amateur radio
29 December 2021
11:13[76]
Long March 2D F-57 Jiuquan SLS-2 Successful
Tianhui-4 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
29 December 2021
16:43[77]
Long March 3B/E F-83 Xichang LA-2 Successful
TJS-9 Geosynchronous SAST Technology demonstration

2022

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
17 January 2022
02:35[78]
Long March 2D F-58 Taiyuan LC-9 Successful
Shiyan 13 Sun-synchronous CAST Technology demonstration
25 January 2022
23:44[79]
Long March 4C F-39 Jiuquan SLS-2 Successful
Ludi Tance-1 01A Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
26 February 2022
23:44[80]
Long March 4C F-40 Jiuquan SLS-2 Successful
Ludi Tance-1 01B Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
27 February 2022
03:06[81][82]
Long March 8 F-2 Wenchang LC-2 Successful
Dayun (Xingshidai-17) Sun-synchronous ADA Space Earth observation
Hainan-1 01 Sun-synchronous Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing Earth observation
Hainan-1 02 Sun-synchronous Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 10 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 11 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 12 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 13 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 14 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 15 (Shaoguan-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 16 (Wenchang Chaosuan-2) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 17 (Wenchang Chaosuan-3) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 18 (Anxi Tieguanyin-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Mofang-02A 01 (Xiamen-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Technology demonstration
Qimingxing-1 Sun-synchronous Wuhan University Earth observation
Taijing-3 01 Sun-synchronous MinoSpace Earth observation
Taijing-4 01 Sun-synchronous MinoSpace Earth observation
Tianxian-1 (Chaohu-1) Sun-synchronous Spacety Earth observation
Chuangxing Leishen Sun-synchronous Spacety Earth observation
Wenchang-1 01 Sun-synchronous Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing Earth observation
Wenchang-1 02 Sun-synchronous Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing Earth observation
XD-1 Sun-synchronous MinoSpace Earth observation
Tianqi-19 Sun-synchronous Guodian Gaoke IoT
5 March 2022
06:01[83]
Long March 2C Y62 Xichang LA-3 Successful
Yinhe Hangtian-2 01 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Yinhe Hangtian-2 02 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Yinhe Hangtian-2 03 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Yinhe Hangtian-2 04 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Yinhe Hangtian-2 05 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Yinhe Hangtian-2 06 Low Earth GalaxySpace 5G communications
Xuanming Xingyuan Low Earth SpaceWish Remote sensing
17 March 2022
07:09[84]
Long March 4C F-41 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 34-02 Low Earth CAS Earth observation
29 March 2022
09:50[85]
Long March 6A F-01 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Pujiang-2 Sun-synchronous CASC Earth observation
Tiankun-2 Sun-synchronous CASIC Technology demonstration
Maiden flight of Long March 6A and first launch from launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.
30 March 2022
02:29[86][87]
Long March 11 F-12 Jiuquan Successful
Tianping-2A Sun-synchronous CASIC Radar calibration
Tianping-2B Sun-synchronous CASIC Atmospheric research
Tianping-2C Sun-synchronous CASIC Atmospheric research
6 April 2022
23:47[88]
Long March 4C F-42 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 03-03 Sun-synchronous Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
15 April 2022
12:00[89]
Long March 3B F-84 Xichang LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 6D GTO China Satcom Communication
15 April 2022
18:16[90]
Long March 4C F-43 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Daqi-1 (Atmosphere-1) Sun-synchronous Ministry of Ecology and Environment Environmental monitoring
29 April 2022
04:11[91]
Long March 2C F-61 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
SuperView Neo 1-01 (Siwei Gaojing 1-01) Sun-synchronous China Siwei Earth observation
SuperView Neo 1-02 (Siwei Gaojing 1-02) Sun-synchronous China Siwei Earth observation
30 April 2022
03:30[92]
Long March 11 F-13 Tai Rui converted barge, East China Sea
(32.18° N, 123.79° E)
Successful
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 04 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 05 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 06 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 07 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-04A Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
5 May 2022
02:38[93]
Long March 2D F-59 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Jilin-1 Kuanfu-01C Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 27 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 28 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 29 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 30 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 31 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 32 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 33 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
9 May 2022
17:56[94]
Long March 7 F-05 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 4 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Space logistics
Zhixing-3A Low Earth Zhixing Space Earth observation
Third cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
20 May 2022
10:30
Long March 2C + YZ-1S F-62 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
LEO Test Sat 1 Low Earth Chang Guang Satellite Technology Communication
LEO Test Sat 2 Low Earth Chang Guang Satellite Technology Communication
Digui Tongxin Weixing Low Earth DFH Satellite Communication
2 June 2022
04:00
Long March 2C F-63 Xichang LA-3 Successful
GeeSAT-1 × 9 (01–09) Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
5 June 2022
02:44[95]
Long March 2F/G F-17 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 14 Low Earth (TSS) CNSA Crewed spaceflight
Third crewed flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
23 June 2022
02:22[96]
Long March 2D Y64 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 35-02A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-02B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-02C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
27 June 2022
15:46[97]
Long March 4C F-44 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 12-03 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
12 July 2022
16:30[98]
Long March 3B/E F-85 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Tianlian II-03 Geosynchronous CNSA Communications
15 July 2022
22:57[99]
Long March 2C F-64 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
SuperView Neo 2-01 (Siwei Gaojing 1-03) Sun-synchronous China Siwei Earth observation
SuperView Neo 2-02 (Siwei Gaojing 1-04) Sun-synchronous China Siwei Earth observation
24 July 2022
06:22[100]
Long March 5B F-03 Wenchang, LA-1 Successful
Wentian Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space station laboratory cabin module
29 July 2022
13:28[101]
Long March 2D Y65 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 35-03A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-03B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-03C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
4 August 2022
03:08[102]
Long March 4B Y40 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
TECIS Low Earth Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
Minhang Shaonian 'Lingtanxiao Xianfeng' Low Earth SAST Education
Jiaotong-4 (HEAD-2G) Low Earth HEAD Aerospace Group Earth observation
100th consecutive successful launch of a Long March rocket since the Long March 3B launch failure in 2020.
4 August 2022
~16:00[103]
Long March 2F/T 2F-T4 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Reusable Experimental Spacecraft Low Earth CASC Technology demonstration
Second flight of the Reusable Experimental Spacecraft. Suspected to be a prototype of a spaceplane, but not officially confirmed.
10 August 2022
04:50[104]
Long March 6 Y10 Taiyuan, LC-16 Successful
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 09 (Xi'an Hangtou-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 35 (Dongpo-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 36 (Dongpo-2) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 37 (Dongpo-3) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 38 (Dongpo-4) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 39 (Dongpo-5) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 40 (Dongpo-6) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 41 (Dongpo-7) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 42 (Henan-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 43 (Puyin-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 01 (Yunyao-1 04) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 02 (Yunyao-1 05) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 03 (Yunyao-1 06) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 04 (Yunyao-1 07) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 05 (Yunyao-1 08) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 06 (Tianjin Binhai-1) Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
19 August 2022
17:37[105]
Long March 2D Y66 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 35-04A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-04B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-04C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
24 August 2022
03:01[106]
Long March 2D Y75 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Beijing-3B Sun-synchronous China Spacesat Earth observation
2 September 2022
23:44[107]
Long March 4C Y52 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 33-02 Sun-synchronous CAS Earth observation
6 September 2022
04:19[108]
Long March 2D Y67 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 35-05A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-05B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 35-05C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
13 September 2022
13:18[109]
Long March 7A Y5 Wenchang LC-2 Successful
ChinaSat 1E Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
20 September 2022
23:15[110]
Long March 2D Y76 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yunhai-1 03 Sun-synchronous SAST Meteorology
26 September 2022
13:38[111]
Long March 2D Y68 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 36-01A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-01B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-01C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
26 September 2022
23:50[112]
Long March 6 Y9 Taiyuan, LC-16 Successful
Shiyan 16A Sun-synchronous CAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 16B Sun-synchronous CAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 17 Sun-synchronous CAST Technology demonstration
7 October 2022
13:10[113]
Long March 11 F-14 DeFu 15002 converted barge, Yellow Sea
(36.23° N, 121.20° E)
Successful
Centispace 1-S5 Low Earth Beijing Future Navigation Technology Navigation
Centispace 1-S6 Low Earth Beijing Future Navigation Technology Navigation
8 October 2022
23:43[114]
Long March 2D Y55 Jiuquan SLS-2 Successful
ASO-S (Kuafu-1) Sun-synchronous CAS Heliophysics
12 October 2022
22:53[115]
Long March 2C F-65 Taiyuan LC-9 Successful
S-SAR 01 (Huanjing-2E) Sun-synchronous Ministry of Emergency Management Earth observation
14 October 2022
19:12[116]
Long March 2D Y69 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 36-02A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-02B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-02C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
29 October 2022
01:01[117]
Long March 2D Y72 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Shiyan 20C Low Earth CAST Technology demonstration
31 October 2022
07:37[118]
Long March 5B F-04 Wenchang LC-1 Successful
Mengtian Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space station laboratory cabin module
5 November 2022
11:50[119]
Long March 3B/E Y91 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat-19 Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
11 November 2022
22:52[121]
Long March 6A F-02 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Yunhai-3 01 Sun-synchronous SAST Meteorology
Breakup of second stage on November 12 ~0525 UTC in approx. 50+ pieces at 500-700 km altitude[120]
12 November 2022
02:03[122]
Long March 7 Y6 Wenchang LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 5 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space logistics
Macao Science 1 (CAS-10, XW-4)[123][124] Low Earth MUST South Atlantic Anomaly observation
Gaoxin-1 Low Earth TBA TBA
Shengxi Jishu Yanzheng Low Earth TBA Technology demonstration
Fourth cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
15 November 2022
01:38[125]
Long March 4C Y48 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 34-03 Low Earth CAS Earth observation
27 November 2022
12:23[126]
Long March 2D Y89 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 36-03A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-03B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-03C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
29 November 2022
15:08[127]
Long March 2F/G Y15 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 15 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Crewed spaceflight
Fourth crewed flight to the Tiangong space station.
8 December 2022
18:31[128]
Long March 2D Y45 Taiyuan LA-9 Successful
Gaofen 5-01A Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
12 December 2022
08:22[129]
Long March 4C Y47 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Shiyan 20A Low Earth CAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 20B Low Earth CAST Technology demonstration
14 December 2022
18:25[130]
Long March 2D Y80 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 36-04A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-04B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-04C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
16 December 2022
06:17[131]
Long March 11 F-12 Xichang Successful
Shiyan 21 Low Earth CAST Technology demonstration
27 December 2022
07:37[132]
Long March 4B F-47 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Gaofen 11-04 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
29 December 2022
04:43[133]
Long March 3B/E Y88 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Shiyan 10-02 Geostationary transfer SAST Technology demonstration

2023

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
8 January 2023
22:00[134]
Long March 7A Y4 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Shijian-23 Geostationary transfer SAST Technology demonstration
12 January 2023
18:10[135]
Long March 2C Y61 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Apstar 6E Geostationary transfer APT Satellite Holdings Communications
13 January 2023
07:00[136]
Long March 2D Y73 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 37 Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Shiyan 22A Low Earth SAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 22B Low Earth SAST Technology demonstration
15 January 2023
03:14[137]
Long March 2D Y71 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Beiyou-1 Sun-synchronous BUPT Technology demonstration
Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D 34 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 07 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Hongwai-01A 08 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Mofang-02A 03 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Mofang-02A 04 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Jilin-1 Mofang-02A 07 Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
Luojia-3 01 (Yantai-1) Sun-synchronous Wuhan University / DHF Satellite Co. Earth observation
Qilu-2 Sun-synchronous SDIIT Earth observation
Qilu-3 Sun-synchronous SDIIT Earth observation
Rizhao-3 (Tianzhi-2D) Sun-synchronous CAS Technology demonstration
Golden Bauhinia-3 Sun-synchronous Hong Kong Aerospace Science & Technology Earth observation
Golden Bauhinia-4 Sun-synchronous Hong Kong Aerospace Science & Technology Earth observation
Golden Bauhinia-6 Sun-synchronous Hong Kong Aerospace Science & Technology Earth observation
Long March Express 3 mission.
23 February 2023
11:49[138]
Long March 3B/E Y93 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 26 Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
24 February 2023
04:01[139]
Long March 2C Y63 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Horus-1 Sun-synchronous Egyptian Space Agency Earth observation
9 March 2023
22:41[140]
Long March 4C Y51 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Tianhui 6A Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
Tianhui 6B Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
13 March 2023
04:02[141]
Long March 2C Y64 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Horus-2 Sun-synchronous Egyptian Space Agency Earth observation
15 March 2023
11:41[142]
Long March 11 Y11 Jiuquan Successful
Shiyan 19 Sun-synchronous SAST Technology demonstration
17 March 2023
08:33[143]
Long March 3B/E Y90 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Gaofen 13-02 Geostationary transfer SASTIND Earth observation
30 March 2023
10:50[144]
Long March 2D Y90 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
PIESAT-1A 01 Sun-synchronous PIESAT Earth observation
PIESAT-1B 01 Sun-synchronous PIESAT Earth observation
PIESAT-1B 02 Sun-synchronous PIESAT Earth observation
PIESAT-1B 03 Sun-synchronous PIESAT Earth observation
31 March 2023
06:27[145]
Long March 4C Y49 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 34-04 Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
16 April 2023
01:36[146]
Long March 4B Y51 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Fengyun 3G Low Earth CMA Meteorology
10 May 2023
13:22[147]
Long March 7 Y7 Wenchang LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 6 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space logistics
Dalian-1 Lianli Low Earth (TSS) Dalian University of Technology Earth observation
Fifth cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
17 May 2023
02:49[148]
Long March 3B/E Y87 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
BeiDou-3 G4 Geostationary transfer CNSA Communication
21 May 2023
08:00[149]
Long March 2C Y60 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Luojia-2 01 Low Earth Wuhan University Earth observation
Macau Science-1 A Low Earth MUST Earth observation
Macau Science-1 B Low Earth MUST Earth observation
30 May 2023
01:31[150]
Long March 2F/G Y16 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 16 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Crewed spaceflight
Fifth crewed flight to the Tiangong space station.
15 June 2023
05:30[151]
Long March 2D Y88 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Jilin-1 x 41 satellites Sun-synchronous Chang Guang Satellite Technology Earth observation
The rocket carried a total of 41 satellites, setting a new record for Chinese launch vehicles.
20 June 2023
03:18[152]
Long March 6 Y12 Taiyuan, LC-16 Successful
Shiyan 25 Sun-synchronous SAST Technology demonstration
9 July 2023
11:00[153]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S Y52 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 1A Low Earth CAS Communication
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 1B Low Earth CAS Communication
23 July 2023
02:50[154]
Long March 2D Y91 Taiyuan, LC-9 Successful
Lingxi-03 Low Earth Galaxy Space Communications
Skysight AS-01 Low Earth Skysight Earth observation
Skysight AS-02 Low Earth Skysight Earth observation
Skysight AS-03 Low Earth Skysight Earth observation
26 July 2023
20:02[155]
Long March 2D Y81 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 36-05A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-05B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 36-05C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
3 August 2023
03:47[156]
Long March 4C Y44 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Fengyun 3F Sun-synchronous CMA Meteorology
8 August 2023
22:53[157]
Long March 2C Y46 Taiyuan LC-9 Successful
S-SAR 02 (Huanjing-2F) Sun-synchronous Ministry of Emergency Management Earth observation
12 August 2023
17:26[158]
Long March 3B/E Y92 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Ludi Tance-4 01A Geostationary transfer Ministry of Natural Resources Earth observation
World’s first SAR satellite in (inclined) geosynchronous orbit.
20 August 2023
17:45[159]
Long March 4C Y56 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Gaofen 12-04 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
31 August 2023
07:36[160]
Long March 2D Y82 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 39-01A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-01B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-01C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
6 September 2023
18:14[161]
Long March 4C Y53 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 33-03 Sun-synchronous CAS Earth observation
10 September 2023
04:30[162]
Long March 6A Y5 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Yaogan 40A Low Earth CAS ELINT
Yaogan 40B Low Earth CAS ELINT
Yaogan 40C Low Earth CAS ELINT
17 September 2023
04:13[163]
Long March 2D Y83 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 39-02A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-02B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-02C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
26 September 2023
20:15[164]
Long March 4C Y54 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yaogan 33-04 Sun-synchronous CAS Earth observation
5 October 2023
00:24[165]
Long March 2D Y84 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 39-03A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-03B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-03C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
15 October 2023
00:54[166]
Long March 2D Y77 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Yunhai-1 04 Sun-synchronous SAST Meteorology
23 October 2023
20:03[167]
Long March 2D Y85 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 39-04A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-04B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-04C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
26 October 2023
03:14[168]
Long March 2F/G Y17 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 17 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Crewed spaceflight
Sixth crewed flight to the Tiangong space station.
31 October 2023
22:50[169]
Long March 6A Y4 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Tianhui 5A Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
Tianhui 5B Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
3 November 2023
14:54[170]
Long March 7A Y6 Wenchang LC-2 Successful
TJS-10 Geosynchronous SAST Technology demonstration
9 November 2023
11:23[171]
Long March 3B/E Y94 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
ChinaSat 6E Geostationary transfer China Satcom Communication
16 November 2023
03:55[172]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S Y56 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Haiyang-3A Low Earth Ministry of Natural Resources Oceanography
23 November 2023
10:00[173]
Long March 2D + YZ-3 Y59 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 2A Low Earth CAS Communication
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 2B Low Earth CAS Communication
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 2C Low Earth CAS Communication
4 December 2023
04:10[174]
Long March 2C Y54 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
MisrSat-2 Sun-synchronous Egyptian Space Agency Earth observation
Xingchi-2A Sun-synchronous Ellipse SpaceTime Earth observation
Xingchi-2B Sun-synchronous Ellipse SpaceTime Earth observation
10 December 2023
01:58[176]
Long March 2D Y86 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 39-05A Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-05B Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
Yaogan 39-05C Low Earth CAS Reconnaissance
The 500th launch of the Long March series rocket.[175]
14 December 2023[177]
~14:10
Long March 2F/T 2F-T5 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Reusable Experimental Spacecraft Low Earth CASC Technology demonstration
Third flight of the Reusable Experimental Spacecraft. Suspected to be a prototype of a spaceplane, but not officially confirmed.
15 December 2023
13:41[178]
Long March 5 Y6 Wenchang LC-1 Successful
Yaogan 41 Geosynchronous CASC Earth observation
25 December 2023
22:40[179]
Long March 11H HY5 Bo Run Jiu Zhou platform, South China Sea Successful
Shiyan 24C-01 Sun-sunchronous SAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 24C-02 Sun-sunchronous SAST Technology demonstration
Shiyan 24C-03 Sun-sunchronous SAST Technology demonstration
26 December 2023
03:26[180]
Long March 3B/E + YZ-1 Y75 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
BeiDou-3 M25 Medium Earth CNSA Communication
BeiDou-3 M26 Medium Earth CNSA Communication
30 December 2023
00:13[181]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S Y73 Jiuquan, LA-4/SLS-2 Successful
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 4A Low Earth CAS Communication
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 4B Low Earth CAS Communication
Hulianwang Jishu Shiyan 4C Low Earth CAS Communication

2024

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
9 January 2024
07:03[182]
Long March 2C Y30 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Einstein Probe Low Earth CAS / ESA X-ray astronomy
17 January 2024
14:27[183]
Long March 7 Y8 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 7 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space logistics
Nanjing (Baiyi-08) Low Earth NJIT Earth observation
Sixth cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.
2 February 2024
23:37[184]
Long March 2C Y85 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
GeeSAT-2 01 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 02 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 03 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 04 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 05 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 06 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 07 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 08 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 09 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 10 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
GeeSAT-2 11 Low Earth Geespace Navigation
communications
23 February 2024
11:30[185]
Long March 5 Y7 Wenchang, LC-1 Successful
TJS-11 Geosynchronous CASC Communications
Technology demonstration
29 February 2024
13:03[186]
Long March 3B/E Y95 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Weixing Hulianwang Gaogui-01 Geostationary transfer CASC Communications
13 March 2024
12:51[187]
Long March 2C + YZ-1S Y86 Xichang, LA-3 Partial failure
DRO-A Selenocentric (DRO) CAS Technology demonstration
DRO-B Selenocentric (DRO) CAS Technology demonstration
Upper stage failure placed DRO-A and DRO-B in orbits short of geostaiontary transfer orbit; satellites eventually reached GTO and subsequentely inserted into their intended DRO working orbits about the Moon under their own power.
20 March 2024
00:31[188]
Long March 8 Y3 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Queqiao-2 Selenocentric CNSA Communications
Tiandu-1 Selenocentric Deep Space Exploration Laboratory Technology demonstration
Tiandu-2 Selenocentric Deep Space Exploration Laboratory Technology demonstration
Queqiao-2 is the relay satellite for the successive Chang'e 6, Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 missions. Tiandu 1 and 2 will test technologies for a future lunar navigation and positioning constellation.
21 March 2024
05:27[189]
Long March 2D + YZ-3 Y87 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Yunhai-2 07 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
Yunhai-2 08 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
Yunhai-2 09 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
Yunhai-2 10 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
Yunhai-2 11 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
Yunhai-2 12 Low Earth CAST Meteorology
26 March 2024
22:51[190]
Long March 6A Y3 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Yunhai-3 02 Sun-synchronous SAST Earth observation
2 April 2024
22:56[191]
Long March 2D Y102 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan 42-01 Low Earth SAST Earth observation
15 April 2024
04:12[192]
Long March 2D Y97 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Siwei Gaojing 3-01 Low Earth China Siwei Earth observation
20 April 2024
23:45[193]
Long March 2D Y103 Xichang, LA- Successful
Yaogan 42-02 Low Earth SAST Earth observation
25 April 2024
12:59[194]
Long March 2F/G Y18 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 18 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Crewed spaceflight
Seventh crewed flight to the Tiangong space station.
3 May 2024
09:27[196]
Long March 5 Y8 Wenchang LC-1 Successful
Chang'e 6 Lunar transfer CNSA Lunar Sample Return
China's second lunar sample return mission, and world's first from the far side of the Moon, targeting southern area of Apollo basin (~43º S, 154º W). The mission is expected to take 53 days from launch to return module touchdown.[195]
7 May 2024
13:21[197]
Long March 6C Y1 Taiyuan, LA-9A Successful
Haiwangxing-1 Sun-synchronous Zhihui Space Tech SAR satellite (X-band)
Zhixing-1C Sun-synchronous Smart Satellite SAR satellite
Kuanfu Guangxue Weixing Sun-synchronous Harbin Institute of Technology Earth observation
Gaofen Shipin Weixing Sun-synchronous Harbin Institute of Technology Earth observation
Maiden launch of the Long March 6C variant
9 May 2024
01:43[198]
Long March 3B/E Y97 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
Smart Skynet 1-01A Medium Earth SAST Communication
Smart Skynet 1-01B Medium Earth SAST Communication
11 May 2024
23:43[199]
Long March 4C Y50 Jiuquan, SLS-2 Successful
Shiyan 23 Sun-synchronous SAST Technology demonstration
20 May 2024
03:06[200]
Long March 2D Y98 Taiyuan, LA-9 Successful
Beijing-3C 01 Sun-synchronous Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Company Ltd Earth observation
Beijing-3C 02 Sun-synchronous Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Company Ltd Earth observation
Beijing-3C 03 Sun-synchronous Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Company Ltd Earth observation
Beijing-3C 04 Sun-synchronous Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Company Ltd Earth observation
30 May 2024
12:12
Long March 3B/E Y96 Xichang, LA-2 Successful
PakSat-MM1R Geosynchronous SUPARCO Communication
22 June 2024
00:00[201][202]
Long March 2C Y50 Xichang LA-3 Successful
SVOM / CATCH-1 Low Earth CNSA / CNES Heliophysics
29 June 2024
11:57[203]
Long March 7A Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Zhongxing-3A Geostationary transfer CNSA Communications
4 July 2024
22:49[203]
Long March 6A Taiyuan Successful
Tianhui-5 2-01 Low Earth CNSA Radar?
Tianhui-5 2-02 Low Earth CNSA Radar?
19 July 2024
03:03[203]
Long March 4B Taiyuan Successful
Gao Fen 11-05 Low Earth CNSA Earth observation
1 August 2024
13:14[204]
Long March 3B Xichang LC-2 Successful
Hulianwang gaogui 02 Geostationary transfer CNSA Communications
6 August 2024
06:42[204]
Long March 6A Taiyuan Successful
Qianfan Jigui 01 zu
(18 satellites)
Low Earth Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology[205] Communications
16 August 2024
07:35[204]
Long March 4B Xichang Successful
Yaogan 43-01-01 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-02 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-03 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-04 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-05 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-06 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-07 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-08 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-01-09 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
22 August 2024
12:25[204]
Long March 7A Xichang Successful
ZX-4A Geostationary transfer CNSA Communications
3 September 2024
01:15[206]
Long March 4B Xichang Successful
Yaogan 43-02 01 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-02 02 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-02 03 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-02 04 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-02 05 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
Yaogan 43-02 06 Low Earth CNSA Communications?
5 September 2024
18:30[206]
Long March 6 Taiyuan Successful
Geely Group 03 01 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 02 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 03 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 04 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 05 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 06 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 07 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 08 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 09 Low Earth Geely Communications
Geely Group 03 10 Low Earth Geely Communications
19 September 2024
01:14[206]
Long March 3B Xichang Successful
Beidou-3 M25 MEO Navigation
Communications
Beidou-3 M27 MEO Navigation
Communications
20 September 2024
04:11[206]
Long March 2D Taiyuan Successful
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B-01 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 02 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 03 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 04 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 05 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 06 Sun-synchronous Earth observation
27 September 2024
10:30[207]
Long March 2D Jiuquan Successful
Shijian-19 Low Earth Recoverable uncrewed spacecraft
(life sciences)
10 October 2024
13:50[207]
Long March 3B Xichang Successful
Hulianwang Gaogui-03
"Weixing" (i.e. satellite)
Geostationary transfer CNSA Communications
15 October 2024
11:06[207]
Long March 6A Taiyuan Successful
Qianfan Jigui 02A-R
(18 satellites)
Sun-synchronous Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology[205] Communications
15 October 2024
23:45[207]
Long March 4C Jiuquan Successful
Gao Fen 12-05 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
22 October 2024
08:10[207]
Long March 6 Taiyuan Successful
Tianping-3A(01) Sun-synchronous Radar calibration
Tianping-3B(01) Sun-synchronous Radar calibration
Tianping-3B(02) Sun-synchronous Radar calibration
23 October 2024
01:09[207]
Long March 2C Y82 Xichang, LA-3 Successful
Yaogan-43 03A Low Earth Earth observation
Yaogan-43 03B Low Earth Earth observation
Yaogan-43 03C Low Earth Earth observation
29 October
20:27:34[208]
Long March 2F Y19 Jiuquan SLS-1 Successful
Shenzhou 19 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Crewed spaceflight
Eighth crewed flight to the Tiangong space station.
9 November
3:39[208]
Long March 2C Jiuquan Successful
PIESAT-2 01 Sun-synchronous Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. Earth observation/Radar
PIESAT-2 02 Sun-synchronous Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. Earth observation/Radar
PIESAT-2 03 Sun-synchronous Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. Earth observation/Radar
PIESAT-2 04 Sun-synchronous Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. Earth observation/Radar
Part of 16-satellites constellation of X-band radar satellites for SAR imaging
13 November 2024
22:42[208]
Long March 4B Taiyuan Successful
Haiyang 4-01 Sun-synchronous CNSA Earth observation
Measures ocean salinity
15 November 2024
15:13:18[208]
Long March 7 Y9 Wenchang, LC-2 Successful
Tianzhou 8 Low Earth (TSS) CMSA Space logistics
Seventh cargo flight to the Tiangong Space Station.

Future launches

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2025

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
May (TBD)[209] Long March 3B Xichang
Tianwen-2 Heliocentric CNSA Asteroid sample return
Sample return mission headed for the 469219 Kamoʻoalewa asteroid.
June (TBD)[210][211] Long March 5B Y5 Wenchang LC-1
Xuntian Low Earth CNSA Space telescope
2025 (TBD)[212] Long March 3B
Asteroid impacter Heliocentric CNSA Asteroid redirect test
Asteroid orbiter Heliocentric CNSA Asteroid flyby
Planetary defense mission headed for the 2019 VL5 asteroid.

2026

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
2026 (TBD)[213] Long March 5 Wenchang LC-1
Chang'e 7 Selenocentric CNSA Lunar lander

2028

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
2028 (TBD)[213] Long March 5 Wenchang LC-1
Chang'e 8 Selenocentric CNSA Lunar lander

2029

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Date/time (UTC) Rocket Serial number Launch site Outcome
Payload Separation orbit Operator Function
Remarks
September (TBD)[214] Long March 5 Wenchang LC-1
Tianwen-4 Jupiter orbiter Jovicentric CNSA Jupiter orbiter
Tianwen-4 Uranus flyby probe Heliocentric CNSA Uranus flyby

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