China Launches Tongxing-24 Communication Technology Test Satellite on Long March 7

Summary: China successfully launched the Tongxing-24 (CX-24) communication technology test satellite aboard a Long March 7 modified (CZ-7A) rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site at 00:16 Beijing time on May 27, 2026. The satellite entered its designated orbit and the launch was declared a complete success. The satellite will primarily conduct verification tests for multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technologies. This mission marked the 645th flight of the Long March rocket family.

Sources (original pages)

• The Paper — China Successfully Launches Tongxing-24 Communication Satellite
• Reference News — China Successfully Launches Tongxing-24 Communication Satellite

Long March 7 modified rocket launches from Wenchang | Credit: CNSphoto / Luo Yunfei

Long March 7 CZ-7A launches into the night sky | Credit: CNSphoto / Luo Yunfei

Spectators at the Wenchang Space Launch Viewing Center | Credit: CNSphoto / Luo Yunfei