CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1
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Jun 25, 2016 at 12:00 UTC
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PAD201
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Inaugural flight of the Long March 7 (LM-7 for export or CZ-7 within China) This mission will test the rocket itself and a smaller version of a future next generation manned capsule
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 7/YZ-1AMISSION
Development Flight 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
201COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d1bff2ea-c639-46f9-947d-c5b116dab514
Reported date: Jun 25, 2016 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 7/YZ-1A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
YZ-1A
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 Launch of Chinese Long March 7 inaugural flight from Hainan🔗 Lift off of Long March 7 (CZ-7)🔗 2016-06-25 Maiden Flight of Long March 7 from Wenchang Space Launch Center🔗 360u00b0 panorama video: China launches new generation carrier rocket🔗 China's Long March 7 carrier rocket blasts off🔗 China's Long March-7 Succeeds in Maiden Flight🔗 Long March 7 Maiden Flight – T – 1 minute to upper stage separation🔗 China successfully launches new generation rocket carrier🔗 Exclusive: China successfully launches new generation carrier rocket
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1 launch?
The Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1 is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Development Flight 1?
The Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1 mission uses the Long March 7/YZ-1A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 7/YZ-1A has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 201 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Development Flight 1 going to?
The Development Flight 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Development Flight 1?
The Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 7 / YZ-1A | Development Flight 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 25, 2016 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: d1bff2ea-c639-46f9-947d-c5b116dab514
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 19.62, 110.96
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Mission Profile
Development Flight 1 was a Long March 7/YZ-1A mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from 201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on June 25, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.