Long March 6A Rocket Successfully Launches Communication Technology Test Satellites 27A and 27B
Summary: On July 31, 2026, the Long March 6A rocket successfully launched the Communication Technology Test Satellites 27A and 27B into their planned orbits from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, marking the 660th flight of the Long March rocket series.
On July 31, 2026, China successfully launched the Communication Technology Test Satellites 27A and 27B into their planned orbits using a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The mission was a complete success, marking the 660th flight of the Long March rocket series.
The Long March 6A is a new-generation medium-lift launch vehicle in China, utilizing non-toxic and pollution-free liquid oxygen/kerosene propellants. It has a payload capacity of no less than 4 tons to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. The rocket features a modular and combinational design, allowing for flexible configuration based on mission requirements. This launch represents another successful mission for the rocket model.
The communication technology test satellites are primarily used for conducting in-orbit verification tests of related communication technologies. The successful dual-satellite launch signifies new progress for China in the field of space communication technology testing, laying a technical foundation for the construction and development of future satellite communication systems.