26 August 2026

太空报告

Tàikōng Report

The Chinese space program from primary sources

⚙ AI-generatedDailyAs of: 23/08/2026

Chang'e-7 delayed: Lunar mission misses 2026 launch window

China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission will not launch in its originally planned window this year. Mission prerequisites are currently not met, according to a report by the Science and Technology Daily service.

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Daily·As of: 24/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedSeven satellites on debut flight: New Long March 6C rocket launches successfullyChina has completed the maiden flight of its new Long March 6C (CZ-6C) launch vehicle, carrying seven satellites into orbit. The launch took place at Taiyuan, according to CNSA.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 25/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedLong March 6C delivers seven satellites to orbitA Long March 6C rocket launched successfully with seven satellites on board — another routine mission for China's state-run space program.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 25/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedGalaxy Space launches three satellites – SAR pair and Thai satellite reach orbitChinese satellite maker Galaxy Space reports the successful launch of three satellites, including an SAR duo and a satellite for Thailand.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 26/08/2026⚙ AI-generated2026 International Aerospace Forum opens in WenchangThe 2026 International Aerospace Forum in Wenchang has opened with a ceremony and main forum — a gathering point for the island province of Hainan's growing commercial spaceflight industry.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 23/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedZhuque-3 returns to launch site – China's reusable rocket moves toward re-flight verificationLandSpace's methalox launcher completes a precision return-to-launch-site landing in another milestone on the path to full reusability.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 24/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedFrom building satellites to running them: China's commercial space at a turning pointChina's commercial space industry is shifting from satellite manufacturing toward operating constellations and services. What does this transition mean for the sector?Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 22/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedChang'e-7: Launch conditions not met — lunar mission misses announced 2026 windowChina's lunar program office says Chang'e-7 does not yet meet launch conditions and cannot fly in the originally announced window this year.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 21/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedFourways unveils low-orbit smart Earth-observation satellite constellation planChinese commercial satellite operator Fourways Technology has presented plans for a low-Earth-orbit constellation of intelligent Earth-observation satellites.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 21/08/2026⚙ AI-generatedZhang Hongzhang receives "Hero Astronaut" title and third-class spaceflight merit medalChina's leadership has conferred the honorary title "Hero Astronaut" and the third-class spaceflight merit medal on Zhang Hongzhang (张洪章) for his service aboard the Tiangong space station.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

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