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Long March 6A | Unknown Payload

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Jul 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC
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MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
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: 6 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
25
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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 6A | Unknown Payload 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: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 6A | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 6A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6A has flown 25 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6A | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 6A | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6A | Unknown Payload 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.
Jul 23, 2026 13:48 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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Jul 23, 2026 12:17 UTC
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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
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Mission Profile

Unknown Payload is a Long March 6A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on July 30, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.