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Launch Vehicles
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
400
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
0.0-5.0
Actions

China's Long March 10 heavy-lift rocket has not flown.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Jan 31, 2026The Perception War: How Artemis II Could Win the Race Without Landing

The 240-ton-class engine is intended to be used for the first commercial launch mission of the Long March 10A commercial rocket in 2027.

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PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 31, 2026Chinese tech media are reporting that the "CZ10C/Commercial CZ-10A" will use the 240tf "half-YF-130" with potential for uprating. Source is surprising but not unheard of for commercial project. Nomenclature fits with previous CALT announcement. Some speculation on the matter....

Scaffolding on the CZ-10 Vehicle Assembly Building is being removed.

GrowthCapabilityValue 1.8Jan 30, 2026Possible CZ-9's VAB brought on the table. via

Scaffolding on the Long March 10 (CZ-10) vehicle assembly building (VAB) is being removed.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Jan 29, 2026Well, it seems that this iteration of the Long march 9 may be getting real... Just as the scaffolding on the CZ-10 VAB is coming down, they're planning Wenchang's own little Gigabay!

It is unclear which specific test the CZ-10 plans to perform, whether VTVL or Max-Q abort.

PlanValue 2.0Jan 25, 2026Multiple travel agencies say the CZ-10 test flight would conduct at 11 Feb. Still not clear which test it plans to do.

The CZ-10 test flight is scheduled to conduct on 11 February 2026.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 25, 2026Multiple travel agencies say the CZ-10 test flight would conduct at 11 Feb. Still not clear which test it plans to do.

A vehicle resembling the Long March 10A launch vehicle is being secured to a mobile launch platform at the Wenchang Space Launch Site’s Launch Complex 301.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

Fit tests have been underway for a vehicle with dimensions equivalent to a mission-ready Long March 10A first-stage.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The seven YF-100K engines on the Long March 10A may not be running at their full thrust of 892 tons.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The Long March 10 Moon rocket can send up to 27,000 kilograms on a trans-lunar trajectory without needing a third-stage or two additional first-stage boosters.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The Long March 10A mainly consists of boilerplate components to demonstrate initial ascent up to an abort point.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.3Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The Long March 10 rocket is designed to lift up to 18,000 kilograms into low Earth orbit.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

Two commodity arms have been attached to the base of the Long March 10A stage and access platforms have been constructed around the expected interstage area.

CapabilityValue 3.8Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The vehicle is a modification of the Long March 10 series static fire article and includes a boilerplate remainder of the first stage.

CapabilityValue 3.0Jan 24, 2026Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test

The LC-301 launch pad was built specifically for the Long March 10 crewed lunar launch vehicle.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 23, 2026Long March 10A

The CZ-10 test vehicle was photographed in a close-up image.

GeneralPlanValue 2.0Jan 22, 2026Closed-up pic of the CZ-10? test vehicle. via Xiaohongshu/文昌火箭观礼小北

The LC-301 launch pad was built specifically for the Long March 10 crewed lunar launch vehicle.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026CASC testing the water deluge system at Wenchang's new LC-301 launch pad, built specifically for the Long March 10 crewed lunar launch vehicle

Two of the VAB bays currently under construction are designated for the Long March 10 rocket, which will be launched to the Moon.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026BTW Wenchang SLS' "government managed part" is now up to 6 VAB bays for its 3 launch pads - the 2 under construction are for the Long March 10 to the Moon.

The Long March 10 series tests are being readied at Wenchang.

PlanValue 3.0Jan 16, 2026And out of nowhere, while Long March 10 series tests are being readied at Wenchang, the reusable Long March 12B has had a successful static fire test today at Jiuquan. This is a kerolox rocket, while the recently debuted 12A is methalox.

The launch of the CZ-10 series vehicle on Pad 301 is planned for February 10.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 16, 2026According to the mighty travel agency. The launch of the vehicle on the Pad 301 (CZ-10 series) may be planned at 10 Feb. And according to the space fans community. The vehicle on the pad is the same of the vehicle on the truck.