PAD201
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 7AMISSION
TJSW-16
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
201COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fe50e1e8-7829-4031-9812-8782a4859720
Reported date: Mar 29, 2025 at 16:05 UTC
Last synced: 18 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 7A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
13
SUCCESS RATE
92.9%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 7A | TJSW-16 launch?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-16 is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:05 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 TJSW-16?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-16 mission uses the Long March 7A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 7A has flown 14 times with a 92.9% success rate.
Where is the Long March 7A | TJSW-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 201 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is TJSW-16 going to?
The TJSW-16 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching TJSW-16?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-16 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 7A | TJSW-16 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 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 29, 2025 at 16:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 hours ago
●Launch Library 218 hours ago
Launch ID: fe50e1e8-7829-4031-9812-8782a4859720
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.62, 110.96
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