On CNSA –China National Space Administration …. ChangZheng Long March 7A Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China, The Long March 7A Y20 carrier rocket At 10:10 AM Beijing time on June 23, 2026, China successfully launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite 26A into space using a Long March-7A carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success. This satellite will primarily be used for satellite communication, broadcasting, data transmission, and other services, and will conduct related technology tests ..
The Communication Technology Test Satellite 26A was developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is mainly used for satellite communication, broadcasting, data transmission, and related technology testing and verification.
The Long March 7A rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is China’s new generation of medium-lift, high-orbit liquid-fueled carrier rocket. This launch was the 653rd
On June 23, 2026, the Long March 7A carrier rocket successfully launched the Communication Technology Experiment Satellite 26A into its predetermined orbit, marking another step forward for my country in the field of high-orbit communication satellite launches.
- Launch time: 10:10 AM on June 23, 2026
- Launch site: Wenchang Space Launch Site
- Mission outcome: The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
- Satellite applications: Primarily used for satellite communications, broadcasting, data transmission, and related technology testing and verification.
- Significance of the rocket: This mission marks the 653rd flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.
I. Basic Facts of the Launch
- Launch time: 10:10 AM Beijing time on June 23, 20261
- Launch site: Wenchang Space Launch Site, Hainan
- Launch vehicle: Long March 7A launch vehicle (also known as Long March 7A/Long March 7A)
- Satellite Name: Communication Technology Experimental Satellite 26A
- Mission outcome: The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
II. Rocket Information
- The Long March 7A rocket, developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, is my country’s new generation of medium-sized high-orbit liquid-fueled launch vehicle.
- It can be fitted with both 4.2-meter and 3.7-meter diameter fairings, and is capable of launching one satellite or two satellites at a time.
- In this mission, the professional launch and test team was fully deployed for the first time, and the launch team transitioned to a professional launch and test mode, promoting the standardization of launch and test procedures, the professionalization of the operational team, and the standardization of mission management.
- The launch site process has been optimized from the initial 35 days to 19 days.
- This is the second launch of the Long March 7A rocket in 2026, marking the beginning of a high-frequency, fast-paced launch schedule for this model this year.
III. Satellite Information
- The satellite was developed under the overall leadership of the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
- It is mainly used for satellite communication, broadcasting, data transmission and other services, and for conducting related technical tests and verifications.
IV. Launch Mission Background
- This launch marks the 653rd flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.
- This is China’s 44th space launch mission in 2026.
- This launch marks the first time the Long March 7A rocket has performed a GTO mission during the day, and its third daytime flight mission overall.
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