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Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1

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Apr 20, 2017 at 11:41 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Resupply Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China 100% success
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Tianzhou 1 is the first Chinese uncrewed cargo spacecraft to service the Tiangong 2 and follow on space stations.

MISSION
Tianzhou-1
MISSION TYPE
Resupply
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
201
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 974b8306-fe0c-42a8-b415-73a7acc50b17
Reported date: Apr 20, 2017 at 11:41 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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1SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Tiangong-2DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

First operational Tianzhou spacecraft. Launched to the Tiangong-2 space station.

MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 7 is a Chinese liquid-fuelled launch vehicle of the Long March family, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CAST). It made its inaugural flight on 25 June 2016 and is used to launch Tianzhou resupply spacecraft to the Chinese Space Station.

When is the Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 launch?
The Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:41 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 Tianzhou-1?
The Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 mission uses the Long March 7 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 7 has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 201 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tianzhou-1 going to?
The Tianzhou-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tianzhou-1?
The Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 7 | Tianzhou-1 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 20, 2017 at 11:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 974b8306-fe0c-42a8-b415-73a7acc50b17
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Mission Profile

Tianzhou-1 was a Long March 7 mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from 201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on April 20, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a resupply mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.