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Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B

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Jul 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC
Unknown Government/Top Secret Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 9A
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITUnknown
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

2 Chinese classified satellites claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.

MISSION
TJSW-27A & B
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 394d2745-610b-409e-b4ea-2071a35f8668
Reported date: Jul 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 30, 2026 at 01:52 UTC
GOSUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
26
SUCCESSES
26
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

When is the Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B launch?
The Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for TJSW-27A & B?
The Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B mission uses the Long March 6A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6A has flown 26 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is TJSW-27A & B going to?
The TJSW-27A & B mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching TJSW-27A & B?
The Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6A | TJSW-27A & B launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Aug 3, 2026 12:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 30, 2026 01:52 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 23, 2026 12:17 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 23, 2026 12:17 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 394d2745-610b-409e-b4ea-2071a35f8668
Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 38.86, 111.58

Mission Profile

TJSW-27A & B was a Long March 6A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on July 30, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Unknown. The launch was a success.