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Long March 10B | Demo Flight
Long March 10B | Demo Flight launched on Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jul 2026
NET Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 10BVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Commercial LC-2Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 10B to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 10B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Demo Flight
First launch of the Long March 10B rocket and first ever successful rocket booster recovery of a Chinese launch vehicle. This launch also deployed a SatNet LEO constellation test satellite named Chuangxin-26 (CX-26) to LEO.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 10B | Demo Flight launch?
Long March 10B | Demo Flight is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 10B | Demo Flight?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 10B | Demo Flight?
Long March 10B | Demo Flight is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 10B.
Where does Long March 10B | Demo Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Commercial LC-2, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.