Long March 6C launches 7 satellites, Chang’e-7 rocket rolled back to assembly building

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A Long March 6C climbs into the sky carrying 7 satellites in August 2026. Credit: CASC

HELSINKI — China sent seven satellites into orbit Monday, while the Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-7 has been rolled back and faces a year delay.

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Andrew Jones writes about China's space industry, including civilian programs, space science and exploration, policy, and commercial developments for SpaceNews, and writes the China Report newsletter. He has additional bylines in Scientific American,...