China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | Long March 5 | Unknown Payload Rocket Launch
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is scheduled to launch a Long March 5 rocket as part of the Unknown Payload mission. The launch is scheduled on 06/10/2026 06:00 UTC for the Unknown mission launching from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China. The status of the launch is Date May Change. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Long March 5 and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: Unknown Payload
Details TBD.
Rocket: Long March 5
Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus on non-hypergolic liquid rocket propellants. Currently, two CZ-5 vehicle configurations are planned, with maximum payload capacities of ~25,000 kilograms (55,000 lb) to LEO and ~14,000 kilograms (31,000 lb) to GTO. The Long March 5 roughly matches the capabilities of American EELV heavy-class vehicles such as the Delta IV Heavy.
Agency: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.