Launch details

Long March 7 | Tianzhou-8

CNSA

Government CHN

201

Wenchang Space Launch Site

Dec 31 at 08:00am

Launchpad time+0800

Dec 31 at 12:00am

Your local time+0000

Current status

TBD

Long March 7

Launch vehicle

Tianzhou-8

Mission

19.6185

Latitude

110.9554

Longitude

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24 hours before launch

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1 hour before launch

Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.

Mission description

Seventh cargo delivery mission to the Chinese space station.

Tianzhou-8

Livestream

Attending a launch in person

Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.

How to get there

The closest airport is Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan. From the airport you can take a 30-minute train or bus to Wenchang, and from there a 40-minute taxi ride will get you to the launch site.

Accomodation

Nearby hotels in Wenchang.

Nearby parking

Paid parking available on-site.

Agency details

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is China's main space agency responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite launches, and human spaceflight programs. CASC has achieved significant milestones like the Chang'e lunar missions, Tianwen Mars mission, and the development of the Long March rocket family, advancing China's space capabilities.