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Vehicle family profile

Long March 10

长征十号

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

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Development
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Variants
3
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
1
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
70,000 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
202614
202704
202806
202908
2030010
2031010
2032010
2033012
2034012
2035012
2036012
2037012
2038012
2039012
2040012
2041012

Forecast Location Split

Performance Specs

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

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Long March 10
LEO70,000 kgUnknownUnknownGlobalSecurity CZ-10
Long March 10
TLI27,000 kgUnknownUnknownChina State Council Long March 10

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
CX-26 Mission
Long March 10B
Jul 10, 2026

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

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

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Long March 10
Not stated0Development
Long March 10A
Not stated0Development
Long March 10B
21Active

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Wenchang Space Launch Site420%Chinese development heavy-launch variant; low-confidence default below mature Long March family rates.
2027Wenchang Space Launch Site422%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2028Wenchang Space Launch Site622%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2029Wenchang Space Launch Site822%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2030Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2031Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2032Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2033Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2034Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2035Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2036Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2037Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2038Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2039Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2040Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2041Wenchang Space Launch Site1222%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
Wenchang Space Launch Site
2026 · 20% confidence
4

Chinese development heavy-launch variant; low-confidence default below mature Long March family rates.

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2027 · 22% confidence
4

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2028 · 22% confidence
6

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2029 · 22% confidence
8

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2030 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2031 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2032 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2033 · 22% confidence
12

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2034 · 22% confidence
12

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2035 · 22% confidence
12

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2036 · 22% confidence
12

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2037 · 22% confidence
12

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Long March 10B
LEO16,000 kgUnknownUnknownRocketLaunch.org Long March 10B
Long March 10A
LEO14,000 kgUnknownUnknownChina State Council Long March 10 Derivative
Track
Mentions
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All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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On February 3rd tarps were removed from a modified Long March 10 series static fire article revealing four real grid fins and hooks that could enable booster recovery.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Feb 6, 2026Mengzhou In-Flight Abort Test Expected on February 11th
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The Long March 10A launch vehicle will undergo recovery testing.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Feb 5, 2026Major update coming soon (TM) centered on the upcoming testing of Max-Q abort for the Mengzhou spacecraft + recovery testing of the Long March 10 (A), but before that (and the coming of Year Of The Horse) a report on 2 Chinese launches, one of which will raise eyebrows...

The Mengzhou capsule was lifted onto the CZ-10 test stage on February 3, 2026.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Feb 3, 2026Mengzhou capsule is lifting up onto the CZ-10 test stage. pic via RT火箭小镇

A CZ-10 test article will be used in an upcoming Max-Q and booster splashdown recovery test.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Feb 3, 2026RT by @raz_liu: CZ-10 test article and Mengzhou for the upcoming Max-Q and booster splashdown recovery test pic.

Artemis 2, Long March 10A with Mengzhou, and Starship V3 each have significant implications for lunar ambitions.

GeneralValue 1.5Feb 3, 2026Quite a moment. Artemis 2, Long March 10A with Mengzhou, and Starship V3 all undergoing preparations, all with big implications for lunar ambitions.

The Long March 10 heavy-lift rocket has not flown.

PlanValue 2.5Feb 3, 2026The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landing

The Long March 10A first stage is fitted with grid fins and hooking arms.

CapabilityValue 4.5Feb 3, 2026Mengzhou right on top of Long March 10A first stage, which has the grid fins and the hooking arms installed.

The Long March 10 first stage recovery ship Ling Hang Zhe has its catch tower integrated and is at sea preparing for operations.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Feb 3, 2026Meanwhile, Long March 10's first stage recovery ship, Ling Hang Zhe, has the catch tower integrated and getting ready in the sea. However, don't expect a catch attempt during the upcoming Mengzhou abort test.

Mengzhou is positioned on top of a Long March 10A first stage.

CapabilityValue 3.0Feb 3, 2026Mengzhou right on top of Long March 10A first stage, which has the grid fins and the hooking arms installed.

China’s Long March 10A rocket with the Mengzhou spacecraft is undergoing preparations.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Feb 3, 2026Quite a moment. Artemis 2, Long March 10A with Mengzhou, and Starship V3 all undergoing preparations, all with big implications for lunar ambitions.

The marine platform to recover Long March 10, named 领航者 Ling Hang Zhe (Navigator), was delivered on November 30.

PlanGeneralCapabilityValue 3.0Feb 3, 2026Meanwhile, Long March 10's first stage recovery ship, Ling Hang Zhe, has the catch tower integrated and getting ready in the sea. However, don't expect a catch attempt during the upcoming Mengzhou abort test.

The Long March 10A launch vehicle is vertical at a launch pad.

GeneralPlanValue 2.3Feb 3, 2026Mengzhou in-flight abort test coming soon

China's lunar landing architecture uses a two-launch approach with a Long March 10 sending an unmanned Lanyue lander to lunar orbit and a second Long March 10 launching the Mengzhou crew spacecraft days later to rendezvous and dock with the lander.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 3, 2026The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landing

The CZ-10 test stage upper cover has been removed.

GeneralValue 2.0Feb 2, 2026Upper cover has been removed of the CZ-10 test stage. Showing the grid-fins & hooks. And we have movements of the stage recovery barge. It has left the shipyard,destination unknown. There is a chance may be they would do the Max-Q abort & VTVL tests in one launch.

The CZ-10 test stage is showing grid-fins and hooks.

CapabilityValue 3.5Feb 2, 2026Upper cover has been removed of the CZ-10 test stage. Showing the grid-fins & hooks. And we have movements of the stage recovery barge. It has left the shipyard,destination unknown. There is a chance may be they would do the Max-Q abort & VTVL tests in one launch.

The CZ-10 stage recovery barge named 领航者 (Ling Hang Zhe) has left the shipyard and its destination is unknown.

GeneralPlanValue 2.0Feb 2, 2026CZ-10A first stage cable recovery barge:领航者/Ling Hang Zhe

The upper cover has been removed from the CZ-10 test stage, exposing grid fins and hooks.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Feb 2, 2026CZ-10A first stage cable recovery barge:领航者/Ling Hang Zhe

The CZ-10 test campaign may combine a Max‑Q abort test and a VTVL test in a single launch.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Feb 2, 2026Upper cover has been removed of the CZ-10 test stage. Showing the grid-fins & hooks. And we have movements of the stage recovery barge. It has left the shipyard,destination unknown. There is a chance may be they would do the Max-Q abort & VTVL tests in one launch.

A CZ-10 launch may include both a Max-Q abort test and a vertical takeoff/vertical landing (VTVL) test in a single flight.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.6Feb 2, 2026CZ-10A first stage cable recovery barge:领航者/Ling Hang Zhe

China's lunar mission architecture uses a two-launch approach in which a first Long March 10 sends an unmanned Lanyue lander to lunar orbit and a second Long March 10 launches the Mengzhou spacecraft with three astronauts to rendezvous and dock with the lander.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Jan 31, 2026The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landing