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-24
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
201COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6d2beb1a-6869-4505-9fc1-a4aa224178e2
Reported date: May 26, 2026 at 16:16 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
X (TWITTER) SEARCH
HOLD reported by @Just_Observed
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 26, 2026 at 17:47 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 26, 2026 at 16:20 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 22, 2026 at 10:01 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
May 22, 2026 at 10:01 UTCMay 26, 2026 16:00 → May 26, 2026 16:15 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 4, 2026 at 02:58 UTC
TBD → TBC
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(4.3 days)
May 4, 2026 at 02:58 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → May 26, 2026 16:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(31 days)
Apr 25, 2026 at 23:25 UTCApr 30, 2026 00:00 → May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — Long March 7A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 Watch Long March 7A Launch TJSW-24 from Wenchang, LIVE!!🔗 Launch Roundup: SpaceX to start new Starlink shell; China, Russia to launch unknown payloads (NASASpaceflight)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 LIFTOFF! China Long March 8A Unknown Payload Launch (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 LIFTOFF! China Long March 8A Unknown Payload Launch (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 LIFTOFF! China Long March 8A Unknown Payload Launch (YouTube)🔗 LIFTOFF! China Long March 8A Unknown Payload Launch (YouTube)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 7A | TJSW-24 launch?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-24 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:16 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-24?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-24 mission uses the Long March 7A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 7A has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Long March 7A | TJSW-24 launching from?
The launch takes place from 201 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is TJSW-24 going to?
The TJSW-24 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching TJSW-24?
The Long March 7A | TJSW-24 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 7A | TJSW-24 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
Jun 1, 2026 20:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 26, 2026 17:47 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 26, 2026 16:20 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 22, 2026 10:01 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
May 26, 2026 16:00 UTC u2192 May 26, 2026 16:15 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 22, 2026 10:01 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 4, 2026 02:58 UTC
Launch moved up by 4.3 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 26, 2026 16:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 4, 2026 02:58 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 25, 2026 23:25 UTC
Launch delayed by 31 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: May 26, 2026 at 16:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 hours ago
HOLD reported by @Just_Observed on X
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 6d2beb1a-6869-4505-9fc1-a4aa224178e2
●Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.62, 110.96
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
21 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search9 hours ago
10 tweets
RECENT FROM X
1 week ago
Launch of Long March CZ-7A rocket with unknown payload to orbit imminent. Watch live!nhttps://t.co/i0IOmCR4J6
View on X →1 week ago
Window opennLong March 7A / Unknown PayloadnStatus: Go for LaunchnWaiting for source-confirmed liftoff.
View on X →1 week ago
T-10mnLong March 7A / Unknown PayloadnStatus: Go for LaunchnNext: hold, scrub or source-confirmed liftoff.
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ud83cudf11 It's launch day u2014 Unknown Payload at May 27, 12:15 AM GMT+8. Grade 0/10. The plume keeps its secrets this flight. Go rocket anyway.nnFull forecast: https://t.co/GpfFCkUsvQ https://t.co/6mzUuqGSd3
View on X →1 week ago
u23f1ufe0f T-MINUS 1 HOUR u2014 Long March 7A | Unknown Payloadnud83dude80 Long March 7Anud83dudcc5 Tue, May 26, 12:08 PM EDTnud83cudfaf ud83dudfe2 Go for launchnLast chance to check your spot ud83dudc47nhttps://t.co/K876zOigk6 https://t.co/S1xdCxmrAw
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