TJS-6 (Maiden Flight)Long March 7A China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Failure Mon ยท Mar 16th, 2020 9:34 AM EDT Mission Maiden Flight Type: Test Flight This is the first flight of the Long March 7A which is a new configuration of the Long March 7 launch vehicle. The difference is that 7A variant includes an additional third stage, allowing the rocket to perform GTO launches. This is also the first mission out of Wenchang cosmodrome in 2020. Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 10 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 7A Length: meters Diameter: meters First Launched: January 13, 2021 The Long March 7A rocket has been launched a total of 1 times with 0 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Spacecraft: Country: CHN The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956. View Rocket Launch Schedule