长征七号
Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 12 |
| 2027 | 0 | 12 |
| 2028 | 0 | 12 |
| 2029 | 0 | 12 |
| 2030 | 0 | 12 |
| 2031 | 0 | 12 |
| 2032 | 0 | 12 |
| 2033 | 0 | 12 |
| 2034 | 0 | 12 |
| 2035 | 0 | 12 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Long March 7 | LEO | 13,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | CNSA Long March 7 page |
Long March 7A | LEO | 12,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | CASC Long March 7A specifications (widely corroborated) |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| TJS-26A | Long March 7A | Jun 23, 2026 |
| TJS-24 | Long March 7A | May 26, 2026 |
| Tianzhou-10 Mission | Long March 7 | May 11, 2026 |
| Shijian-29A/B |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Long March 7 | Not stated | 11 | Active |
Long March 7A | Not stated | 16 | Active |
| 2036 | 0 | 12 |
| 2037 | 0 | 12 |
| 2038 | 0 | 12 |
| 2039 | 0 | 12 |
| 2040 | 0 | 12 |
| 2041 | 0 | 12 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2027 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2028 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2029 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2030 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2031 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2032 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2033 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2034 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2035 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2036 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2037 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2038 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2039 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2040 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. |
| 2041 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 20% | Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. Site-year coverage backfill copied nearest prior site-rate row. |
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Long March 7A | GTO | 7,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | CASC Long March 7A launch report |
Long March 7 | SSO | 5,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | CNSA Long March 7 page |
Long March 7A |
| Dec 30, 2025 |
| Shijian 28 | Long March 7A | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Yaogan 46 Mission | Long March 7A | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Yaogan 45 Mission | Long March 7A | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Tianzhou-9 Mission | Long March 7 | Jul 14, 2025 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
The December 31, 2025 mission was the 24th launch of the Long March 7 series.
The Long March 7A rocket launched at 22:40 UTC on December 30.
This launch marked the 23rd launch of the Long March 7 series.
The 2nd CZ-7-series Mobile Launcher was introduced with the Shijian-28 launch.
CALT may introduce a second CZ-7 mobile launcher.
CALT may introduce both a second CZ-7 mobile launcher and a new 522 Vehicle Assembly Building.
2025 marks the fourth flight of the Long March 7A rocket, following launches in March, May, and September.
China successfully launched remote sensing Yaogan satellite No. 46 at Wenchang Space Launch Center using Long March 7.
The Long March 7A vehicle is part of the Long March 7 series, which has had 22 launches.
On November 3rd, 2025, a Long March 7A rocket launched from Launch Complex 201 at the Wenchang Space Launch Site at 11:47 am China Standard Time.
A Long March 7A rocket lifted off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province at 10 am, deploying the Yaogan 45 remote-sensing satellite into orbit.
China launched remote sensing satellite 45 into orbit on September 9, 2025 using a Long March 7A rocket.
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology modified Long March 7A rocket core structures to increase lift capability by around 1,000 kilograms.
Three Long March 7-series vehicles flew in 2025 prior to the September 9th mission: two Long March 7A launches in March and May and one Long March 7 launch in July.
Launch preparation times for the Long March 7 series were reduced from twenty-three days to nineteen days to support an increased launch cadence.
Three other Long March 7 series vehicles flew in 2025 prior to the September 9th mission, including two Long March 7A launches in March and May and a Long March 7 launch in July.
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology modified the Long March 7A rocket core structures ahead of the September 9th launch to increase lift capability by about 1,000 kilograms.
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology reduced Long March 7 series launch preparation times from twenty-three days to nineteen days.
TJS-10 and TJS-11 launched on a Long March 7A rocket in 2023-11-01 and on a Long March 7 rocket in 2024-02-01 respectively to carry out multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technology verification.
The previous Chinese launch before 2024-11-24 sent the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft to the Tiangong space station on a Long March 7 rocket launched from Wenchang.