China: Launch of a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang

Aug 19, 2026

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(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and have since completed assembl
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
News Bilder des Tages (260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854900
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854896
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854874
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854871
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854845
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854826
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660854817
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and have since completed assembl
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660848692
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660848694
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660848693
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660848691
WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 19: The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on August 19, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Copyright: xVCGx 111660839873
(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 -- The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026. The Chang e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China s Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and have since completed assembl

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