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Long March 5 | Chang'e 7
Long March 5 is set to launch Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 on Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
To Be ConfirmedChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Liftoff in
27days
16hrs
17min
NET Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 5Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
101Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Planetary ScienceMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 5 to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:20
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 5 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Chang'e 7
Chang'e 7/CE-7 is scheduled to launch in 2026, including an orbiter, a lander, a mini-hopping probe, and a rover. The mission will land in the South Pole regions of the Moon to study lunar surface environment around the South Pole, especially in looking for water ice in lunar soil.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 launch?
Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Long March 5 | Chang'e 7?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Long March 5 | Chang'e 7?
Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 5.
Where does Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 launch from?
It lifts off from 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.