China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 8A
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Launch Date
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 • 15:25 GMT+0
Rocket
Long March 8A
Launch Pad
Commercial LC-1 — Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Window
15:17 GMT+0 — 15:42 GMT+0
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
