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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. ChangZheng  Long March 12 Carrier Rocket  …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of ChinaOn the afternoon of October 6, 2026, Beijing time, the Long March 12 Y10 carrier rocket was successfully transferred from the technical area to the launch area and erected at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. It is scheduled for launch soon

1. Rocket Characteristics and Technological Level

• The Long March 12, developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, is China’s first 4-meter-class single-core stage cryogenic liquid propellant launch vehicle.@Dahe Daily
• Key parameters : The rocket is approximately 62 meters long, has a takeoff mass of approximately 430 tons, a takeoff thrust of 5,000 kN, a payload capacity of no less than 6 tons to a 700 km sun-synchronous orbit, and a payload capacity of no less than 12 tons to a low Earth orbit.@China Aerospace Culture
• Flexible adaptation : 4.2-meter and 5.2-meter diameter fairings can be selected according to the mission to support single-satellite and multi-satellite launch requirements in different orbit

2. Launch Site and Commercialization Progress

• New launch site capability verification : This mission was carried out by the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, with China Commercial Rocket Company providing launch services as the general contractor, verifying the commercial operation model.@Kaldarwalich
• High-density launch support : Hainan Commercial Launch has already achieved routine dual-position launch capability. After the completion of the second phase of the project, the annual comprehensive launch capability will exceed 60 times, forming a closed loop of “launch-measurement and control-recovery” capability.@lyman2…
• Industrial driving effect : From September 15 to 17, China’s commercial space program achieved “four consecutive victories in three days”, with four types of rockets, namely Kuaizhou-11, Long March-12, Zhuque-2 improved version and Gravity-1, being launched in quick succession. Among them, three rockets were used to carry out low-orbit internet networking missions

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II Project Officially Commences Joint Training..

On September 29, 2026, the main construction of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II project was completed and joint training commenced. The project includes two general-purpose medium-sized liquid launch pads, capable of providing launch services for two-stage rockets with a diameter of 5 meters or less, such as the Long March 12B. Following subsequent joint training and testing, the two launch pads are planned to achieve launch capability within the year.

It is understood that the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II project commenced construction on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​over 1,100 acres. The main construction was successfully completed in just 612 days. With the gradual completion of the Phase II project, the telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) system, and the marine recovery system, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site will have a comprehensive launch capability of over 60 launches per year, forming a closed-loop capability of “launch-TT&C-recovery. “

The second phase of the commercial launch vehicle project has begun joint launch training, finally resolving the predicament of the Long March 12 being held back by the Long March 10B in terms of launch pad space. The Wenchang Space Launch Center’s potential of 60 launches per year is beginning to take shape, including one launch per month from each of launch pads 1-4, plus sporadic missions 101/201/301. The second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center project, covering a total area of ​​over 1100 acres, commenced construction on January 25, 2025.

The main construction of the project was successfully completed in just 612 days. With the second phase project, testing…

The second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site project is located in Dongjiao Town, Wenchang City, adjacent to the first phase site. It officially commenced construction on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​over 1,100 mu. The project mainly involves the construction of two general-purpose medium-sized liquid launch pads, No. 3 and No. 4, along with supporting facilities such as rocket assembly and testing workshops, satellite testing and fueling workshops, a commercial space command and control center, a fueling storage area, and tracking and control stations.

On September 29, 2026, the main construction of the second phase of the project was completed and joint training officially commenced. The two launch pads are scheduled to achieve launch capability within the year. It took only 612 days from the start of construction to the completion of the main structure..

Design Features and Technological Innovations

The second-phase launch site adopts the “three-horizontal” test and launch mode (horizontal assembly, horizontal testing, and horizontal transportation) of the first-phase No. 2 launch site. After the rocket is transported horizontally to the launch site, it is erected and launched by the erection device, which can significantly shorten the launch turnaround period. In principle, one rocket can be launched every three days.

The launch pads adopt a standardized design, adaptable to the launch requirements of two-stage rockets with a diameter of less than 5 meters, such as the Long March 12B. Significant reductions were made in construction: the number of lightning protection towers per launch pad was reduced from four in the first phase to three, maintaining functionality while being more economical; two launch pads share a single water tower approximately 121.4 meters high, capable of releasing a 400-cubic-meter high-pressure water curtain within 10 seconds to withstand the exhaust flame temperature of approximately 3000℃, saving costs and shortening the construction period.

Enhanced launch capability

After the second phase is put into operation, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site will form a “two-phase, four-position” structure, increasing its annual launch capacity from the current 20-30 times to more than 60 times. Yang Tianliang, Chairman of Hainan Commercial Launch Site, revealed that after the completion of the second phase, the four positions will be able to launch 60 times per year, and it is planned to further reduce the launch price by 10% to 15% by 2027.

With the gradual completion of the second phase of the project, the telemetry, tracking and control system, and the marine recovery system, the launch site will form a closed-loop capability of “launch-telemetry, tracking and control-recovery,” and has already achieved the world’s first marine-based recovery of a carrier rocket. In addition, my country’s first reusable rocket erector has also been unveiled at the second phase site, and it is expected to conduct a first-stage reuse flight before June 2027

I. Construction Progress: Main structure completed, entering the joint training phase

• Joint training launched : On September 29, 2026, the second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site project officially launched joint training, marking the transition of the project from the construction phase to the joint exercise phase of the entire system.
• Construction speed : The project started on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​more than 1,100 acres. The main construction was completed in just 612 days, setting a new record for the construction of large launch sites.@lyman2…
• Year-end goal : After further joint training and testing, launch pads 3 and 4 are planned to be capable of carrying out launch missions by the end of 2026

II. Workstation Configuration: Universal design adaptable to multiple rocket types

• Launch pad type : Two new general-purpose medium and large liquid launch pads (No. 3 and No. 4) will be built in the second phase, which can provide launch services for two-stage rockets with a diameter of less than 5 meters, such as the Long March 12B.
• Launch and test mode : The two workstations adopt the “three-horizontal” launch and test mode, namely, horizontal assembly, horizontal testing and horizontal transportation of the rocket, which can significantly shorten the rocket turnaround cycle.
• Universal design : The workstation adopts a standardized design, and one workstation can be adapted to the launch requirements of different rocket models, changing the traditional “one rocket, one workstation” dedicated mode

III. Capability Leap: Building a Closed Loop for Launch, Telemetry, and Recovery

• Four-position collaboration : After the second phase is put into operation, it will form a collaborative operation pattern of four medium and large liquid launch positions with the two positions in the first phase, which will significantly improve the mission undertaking capacity
• With the gradual completion of the second phase of the project, the telemetry and control system, and the marine recovery system, the launch site will have a comprehensive launch capability of more than 60 launches per year.
• Capability closed loop : The project will form a capability closed loop of “launch-tracking and control-recovery”, providing full-chain support services for reusable rockets

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ORIENSPACE’s self-developed原力-110 “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine has successfully completed a long-range full-engine hot-fire test.

ORIENSPACE  on the month of late September 2026 recently completed a long-range hot-fire test of its 原力-110 “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine. This test involved iterative optimization of the engine’s core components and system design, with all core parameters precisely matching design expectations, thus fully testing the engine’s performance and reliability. The “Force-110” is the core propulsion system developed by VFS Global for the “Gravity-2” large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle. It has a sea-level thrust of 110 tons, a thrust variation range of 40%-110% across different depths, and is designed for reuse more than 20 times

The “Yuanli-110” is a 100-ton-class liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket engine independently developed by VFS Global, specifically designed for the “Gravity-2” large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle. It boasts a sea-level thrust of 110 tons and a vacuum thrust exceeding 120 tons, making it one of the most powerful liquid rocket engines in China’s commercial aerospace sector.

The key technological highlights of this engine include:

• Wide range of thrust adjustment capability : It can achieve thrust adjustment from 40% to 110%, just like precisely “adjusting the throttle”, providing key control for the rocket’s vertical return and landing.
• High reuse design goal : The design goal is to be reusable more than 20 times, and to significantly reduce launch costs through multiple start-ups and deep thrust variation capabilities.
• Advanced technical solution : It adopts a pump-back swing, ignition agent ignition, and nitrogen start-up scheme. The thrust chamber injector is a needle-plug injector, which can adapt to multiple starts.

In terms of R&D progress, the原力-110 “Yuanli-110” engine has undergone multiple rounds of iterative verification, from semi-system testing to full-engine hot-fire testing. The first full-engine hot-fire test was completed in Tai’an, Shandong Province in September 2025, followed by the second in November of the same year, improving the ignition method and verifying multiple start-up capabilities. In late September 2026, the engine successfully completed a long-duration full-engine hot-fire test, conducting iterative optimization of core components and system solutions. All core parameters precisely matched design expectations, marking the engine’s entry into the reliability verification stage.

The engine was developed, assembled, and manufactured entirely by EAST in Liangxi, Wuxi, with a current localization rate of 65% for its components. According to the plan, the “Force-110” will be capable of being launched into space by 2026, providing power support for the maiden flight of “Gravity-2”. In the future, the Wuxi base will have the capacity to produce 100-300 of these engines per year.

The “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine, independently developed by Dongfang Space, recently completed a long-range hot-fire test. This core power unit, designed for the reusable rocket “Gravity-2”, has now entered the reliability verification stage

I. Latest Test Drive Progress

• Long-range whole-system hot-fire test : In September 2026, Dongfang Space completed the “Yuanli-110” long-range whole-system hot-fire test. This round of testing focused on the core components.
• Test results : All core parameters precisely matched design expectations, engine performance and reliability were fully tested, and the test process was safe…
• Current stage : Multiple rounds of whole-engine testing have accumulated key data for engineering applications and technology reuse iterations. The engine has entered the reliability verification stage, laying the foundation for subsequent mass production and delivery for flight.110139

II. Core Technical Parameters

• Thrust levels : 110 tons of thrust at sea level and over 120 tons of thrust in vacuum, making it a leading performer in China’s commercial aerospace sector.
• Deep thrust variation capability : It has a wide range of deep thrust variation capability from 40% to 110%, which is like precisely “reducing the throttle” and provides key control for the rocket’s vertical return and landing.
• Reusable design : The design aims to reuse the rocket more than 20 times, which can significantly reduce the rocket’s lifespan.
• Technical solution : The system adopts a pump-back swing, ignition agent ignition, and nitrogen start-up scheme. The thrust chamber uses a needle-plug injector. The system solution is mature and reliable.371410

III. Application and Mass Production Plan

• Supporting rocket : 原力-110 “Yuanli-110” is the Gravity-2 large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle.
• Mass production capacity : The Wuxi base will have the capacity to produce 100 to 300 engines per year in the future, which can support 10 to 30 “Gravity 2” flight missions.
• Timeline : It is planned to have the capability to launch rockets by the end of 2026, providing power support for the maiden flight of “Gravity-2”

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At, China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y13  At using a Long March-6A carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. At 16:46 on September 24, the Long March 6A carrier rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 satellite group into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.

At 16:46 this afternoon (September 24), the Long March 6A carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites into their predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success

The Yaogan-40 04 satellite group was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is mainly used for electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments.

Long March 6A Rocket Successfully Launches Yaogan-40 04 Satellite Group

The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation solid-liquid coupled medium-lift carrier rocket developed by the Eighth Academy of CASC. This launch

was the 670th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

 

I. Core Information of the Launch Mission

• Launch time : 16:46 Beijing time on September 24, 2026
• Launch site : Launch Pad 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
• Launch vehicle : Long March 6A (also known as Long March 6A) launch vehicle.
• Mission outcome : The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.

II. Satellite Functions and Rocket Technology Characteristics

• Satellite Purpose : The Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Its main purpose is to conduct electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments, accumulating on-orbit data for space environment research.
• Rocket Performance : The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation of solid-liquid coupled medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, with a sun-synchronous orbit payload capacity of no less than 6.5 tons.
• Launch Capabilities : This rocket can meet diverse and intensive launch requirements, including single-satellite, multi-satellite tandem, parallel, stacked, wall-mounted, and payload launches, making it suitable for high-density launch missions
• III. Mission Milestone Significance
• Long March series record : This mission marks the 670th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.
• Rocket model record : This is the 27th launch of the Long March 6A carrier rocket, maintaining a perfect record of 27 successful launches.

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. ChangZheng  Long March 8A Carrier flight rocket …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China At 21:32 on September 23, China successfully launched 26 satellites for its satellite internet constellation into their predetermined orbits using a Long March-8A carrier rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The launch mission was a complete success. The 26 satellites were developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

Satellite Internet Low Earth Orbit 26 Satellites Successfully Launch

The Long March-8A rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is a two-and-a-half-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle independently developed by China. Its core stage consists of a 3.35-meter diameter liquid oxygen/kerosene module, and its core stage consists of a 3.35-meter diameter hydrogen/oxygen module. It is equipped with two liquid boosters and uses a 5.2-meter diameter fairing, meeting the launch requirements for constellation deployment in low and medium Earth orbit.

This launch was the 669th launch of the Long March series of launch vehicles.

On the evening of September 23, 2026, the Long March 8A rocket successfully launched 26 low-Earth orbit satellites of the satellite internet into their predetermined orbits from Hainan. This marked the completion of 40 launch missions for the satellite internet network, signifying that China’s low-Earth orbit constellation has officially entered the high-frequency batch networking

 

I. Core Overview of the Launch Mission

• Launch time : 21:32 on September 23, 2026.
• Launch site : Launch pad 1 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site.
• Launch vehicle : Long March 8A Y11 carrier rocket, developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation….
• Launch payload : 26 low-Earth orbit satellites for satellite internet, developed under the overall leadership of the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology

II. Network Milestones and Historical Nodes

• StarNet Progress : To date, China StarNet has completed 40 launch missions, sending a total of 246 satellites into orbit.
• Rocket record : This is the fifth flight of the Long March 8A rocket this year, and the 669th launch of the Long March series rockets.
• Launch site record : This is the 23rd launch since the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site was established

III. Strategic Significance of Industrial Development

• Network deployment speeds up : Two batches of GW constellation satellites were launched into space within a week, marking another step forward in the large-scale networking of low-Earth orbit constellations.
• A significant leap forward : This signifies that China’s low-orbit satellite internet is transitioning from technology verification to high-frequency mass deployment.
• Infrastructure support : Provide core infrastructure support for the construction of an integrated air-space-ground communication network in the 6G era.
• Application prospects : In the future, a direct satellite communication mode for mobile phones will be launched to solve the network connectivity problem in remote areas such as oceans and deserts

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