PADCommercial LC-1
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
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MISSION OVERVIEW
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 8MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Commercial LC-1COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4dac3740-b75f-4d76-b702-5967d09085d8
Reported date: Apr 7, 2026 at 13:00 UTC
Last synced: 20 hours ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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VEHICLE — Long March 8 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Long March 8 (Chinese: 长征八号运载火箭) is an orbital launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology to launch up to 5000 kg to a 700 km altitude Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The rocket is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage and 2 out of its 4 boosters, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. A "Core Only" version omitting the boosters is also available.
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 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)🔗 Is Russia flexing its space muscles? Soyuz 2.1a lifts off with 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)🔗 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)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 8 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 8 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 8 | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 8 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 8 has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 8 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Commercial LC-1 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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 8 | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 8 | 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 26, 2026 08:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 26, 2026 08:12 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 7, 2026 at 13:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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NASASpaceflight
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 20 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: 4dac3740-b75f-4d76-b702-5967d09085d8
●Spaceflight News API20 hours ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.93
●YouTube Video Search20 hours ago
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