# Long March-7A

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: 50th Launch Mission — A Long March-7A rocket lifts off with the Tianlian III-01 satellite, achieving the site's 50th launch since 2016.
- **2016-06-25**: Wenchang Begins Operations — The launch site conducts its first mission, a Long March 7 rocket flight, marking the start of operations on Hainan Island.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Wenchang hits 50 launches, paving way for China's crewed lunar push
2026-08-03 16:00:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

China's Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site marked its 50th mission with the successful orbital delivery of the Tianlian III-01 data relay satellite. The milestone underscores the site's readiness for high-cadence operations and its critical role in upcoming lunar and deep-space programs.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/china-wenchang-50th-launch-tianlian-iii-01

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