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Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE

by Andrew Jones August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

HELSINKI — China launched a new batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites over the weekend, following up with a separate launch of a developmental satellite for the UAE.

A Long March 2C rocket lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Gobi Desert, trailing a thick plume of orange-brown exhaust and dust as it rises beside the launch tower under a clear blue sky, with low buildings and flat desert terrain stretching into the distance.

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

by Andrew Jones January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation

by Andrew Jones January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

China launches TJS-21 towards Molniya orbit, lofts trio of Shijian-30 spacecraft

by Andrew Jones November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

China boosts broadband, IoT and weather satellite fleets with flurry of launches

by Andrew Jones September 27, 2025September 28, 2025

A Long March 2C rocket lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, carrying the SuperView Neo-1 03 and 04 remote sensing satellites. The rocket ascends into a clear blue sky, leaving a trail of orange exhaust, with the launch pad and surrounding infrastructure visible in the foreground. The launch tower features Chinese characters indicating the satellite launch center.

China adds to SuperView remote sensing constellation with Long March 2C launch

by Andrew Jones February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Long March 2C rocket carrying the SuperView Neo-2 03 and 04 satellites launches into the night sky from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 24, 2024, with visible insulation tiles shedding from the upper stage during ascent.

China launches pair of SuperView Neo-2 radar satellites

by Andrew Jones November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Long March 2C launches 4 PIESAT-2 commercial radar satellites

by Andrew Jones November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area

by Andrew Jones June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

A Long March 2C lifts off in the dark from LC-3 at Xichang carrying the Yaogan-30 (07) group of satellites.

Surprise Chinese lunar mission hit by launch anomaly

by Andrew Jones March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

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