Stories from Jiuquan · China
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Long March 5 Rocket Set For Launch
A Long March 5 rocket is scheduled for launch. The launch site is Wenchang. The launch is planned for 00:20 UTC from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This launch was noted by Radio China. The payload for the mission is currently unknown. The rocket is set to launch from Pad 3. There are two scheduled launch windows for the mission.
WUNC 91.5 NPR Newscast
H3-30 Test Flight Scheduled For June 10
A Smart Dragon 3 rocket with an unknown payload is scheduled for launch on June 10, 2026. The South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV is scheduled for a demo flight launch on June 8. The H3-30 test flight is also a go for launch on the same date.
Launch Library
SpaceX Schedules Two Starlink Launches
China is scheduled to launch a Long March 8 rocket on June 5, 2026, at 06:30 UTC. SpaceX has rescheduled its Starlink satellite launch from Cape Canaveral to June 4. The launch was originally planned for Wednesday.
GDELT Global Events
Two Long March Launches Scheduled For June 4-5
China is preparing for the launch of a Long March 8 rocket, with a target net launch date of June 5, 2026. The next launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, carrying Starlink Group 10-35, is scheduled for June 7.
Launch Library
Launch Library Lists Long March 5 Launch
The Launch Library has listed an upcoming launch of the Long March 5 rocket. The payload for this mission is currently unknown, and the launch status is marked as 'To Be Confirmed'.
Launch Library
China Launches Test Direct-to-Device Satellites
China has launched four new satellite internet test satellites into orbit. These satellites are part of multiple projects aimed at testing direct-to-device communication capabilities. The launches occurred at the end of a busy month for China's space program.
Spaceflight
Long March 6A Launch Scheduled For June 8
Launch Library has scheduled a Long March 2D mission for June 10, 2026, which will carry four SatNet test satellites. The first launch is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 08:02:00 UTC, and the second is scheduled for 14:00:00 UTC on the same day.
Launch Library
China Schedules Smart Dragon 3 Rocket Launch
China is preparing for the launch of the Smart Dragon 3 rocket, with an unknown payload. The launch is tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2026. The launch is set to take place from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The launch is part of China's ongoing space exploration program. The launch will carry four SatNet test satellites into orbit. The launch is expected to occur on May 30, 2026.
Launch Library
Smart Dragon 3 Rocket Launch Set For June 10
The Smart Dragon 3 rocket is scheduled for launch on June 10. The payload for this mission is currently unknown. The launch is set to occur at 00:30 UTC.
Launch Library
SpaceX, China Set For Upcoming Rocket Launches
China is scheduled to launch two rockets in early June. The status of the payload remains to be confirmed by the provider. Its status is currently listed as 'To Be Confirmed'. The NET date is listed as June 10, 2026.
Launch Library