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Vehicle family profile

Long March 7

长征七号

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

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Variants
2
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
27
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
13,500 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
201710
202010
202140
202230
202330
202440
202570
2026312
2027012
2028012
2029012
2030012
2031012
2032012
2033012
2034012
2035012

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Long March 7
LEO13,500 kgUnknownUnknownCNSA Long March 7 page
Long March 7A
LEO12,000 kgUnknownUnknownCASC Long March 7A specifications (widely corroborated)

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
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

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Long March 7
Not stated11Active
Long March 7A
Not stated16Active
2036012
2037012
2038012
2039012
2040012
2041012

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2027Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2028Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2029Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2030Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2031Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2032Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2033Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2034Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2035Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2036Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2037Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2038Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2039Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2040Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.
2041Wenchang Space Launch Site1220%Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed. Site-year coverage backfill copied nearest prior site-rate row.
Wenchang Space Launch Site
2026 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2027 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2028 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2029 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2030 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2031 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2032 · 20% confidence
Long March 7A
GTO7,000 kgUnknownUnknownCASC Long March 7A launch report
Long March 7
SSO5,500 kgUnknownUnknownCNSA 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

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Track
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2033 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2034 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2035 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2036 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2037 · 20% confidence
12

Editable low-confidence annual throughput seed.

Mentions
134
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
0.0-5.0
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The December 31, 2025 mission was the 24th launch of the Long March 7 series.

PlanGeneralValue 2.2Dec 31, 2025China Concludes Global Launches in 2025 With New Shijian Duo [Long March 7A Y7]

The Long March 7A rocket launched at 22:40 UTC on December 30.

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PlanValue 3.0Dec 31, 2025China has officially concluded its launch year with the successful liftoff of a Long March 7A from Wenchang. ​Launching at 22:40UTC (Dec 30), the rocket successfully deployed the Shijian-29-A/B to GTO. A strong finish to a busy year

This launch marked the 23rd launch of the Long March 7 series.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 30, 2025Vague Shijian Mission Launched out of Wenchang [Long March 7A Y10]

The 2nd CZ-7-series Mobile Launcher was introduced with the Shijian-28 launch.

GeneralPlanValue 3.2Nov 30, 2025https://x.com/TAbusnardo/status/1990142281555337247 As expected, the 2nd CZ-7-series Mobile Launcher was introduced with today's Shijian-28 launch, hence the quick turnaround and patch, the 2nd VAB still doesn't seem ready, but we may expect the introduction of the 2nd CZ-5 series Mobile launcher soon.

CALT may introduce a second CZ-7 mobile launcher.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 16, 2025Interestingly a CZ-7A is planned for December 20, less than 3 weeks after the previous one (planned for Nov 30), this record turnaround could mean CALT may introduce either the 2nd CZ-7 Mobile launcher or both Mobile launcher and New 522 VAB (pictures from June/July)

CALT may introduce both a second CZ-7 mobile launcher and a new 522 Vehicle Assembly Building.

PlanGrowthValue 3.0Nov 16, 2025Interestingly a CZ-7A is planned for December 20, less than 3 weeks after the previous one (planned for Nov 30), this record turnaround could mean CALT may introduce either the 2nd CZ-7 Mobile launcher or both Mobile launcher and New 522 VAB (pictures from June/July)

2025 marks the fourth flight of the Long March 7A rocket, following launches in March, May, and September.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 3, 2025Third Beyond Low Earth Orbit Yaogan Satellite Launched [Long March 7A Y13]

China successfully launched remote sensing Yaogan satellite No. 46 at Wenchang Space Launch Center using Long March 7.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 3, 2025China successfully launched remote sensing Yaogan satellite No. 46 at Wenchang Space Launch Center using Long March 7 today. Satellite in designated orbit for disaster prevention, land surveying, and more. Mission a complete success. Full HD:https://youtu.be/KvLk_6T3pMg

The Long March 7A vehicle is part of the Long March 7 series, which has had 22 launches.

GeneralPlanValue 2.3Nov 3, 2025Third Beyond Low Earth Orbit Yaogan Satellite Launched [Long March 7A Y13]

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.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 3, 2025Third Beyond Low Earth Orbit Yaogan Satellite Launched [Long March 7A Y13]

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.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 20, 2025Two Chinese Rockets Deliver 12 Advanced Satellites into Orbit

China launched remote sensing satellite 45 into orbit on September 9, 2025 using a Long March 7A rocket.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Sep 10, 2025China launches remote sensing satellite 45 into orbit on September 9, 2025 using Long March 7A rocket. Mission declared a success. Full HD:https://youtu.be/cz_WrDo2KpM

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology modified Long March 7A rocket core structures to increase lift capability by around 1,000 kilograms.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

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.

PlanGeneralGrowthValue 3.0Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

Launch preparation times for the Long March 7 series were reduced from twenty-three days to nineteen days to support an increased launch cadence.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

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.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

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.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology reduced Long March 7 series launch preparation times from twenty-three days to nineteen days.

CapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Sep 9, 2025Yaogan Satellite Heads for Medium Earth Orbit [Long March 7A Y14]

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.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.3Dec 3, 2024China launches clandestine TJS-13 satellite, rocket reaches milestone

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.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 25, 2024China launches pair of SuperView Neo-2 radar satellites