China cancels rocket launches after failures – but will the Long March-10A still lift off?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura ZhouJanuary 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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Nearly all rocket launches scheduled for February at China's Wenchang space center in Hainan have been cancelled, according to a report in the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald. The only launch currently remaining is a test flight for a new rocket on February 11. While no official reason was given for the cancellations, a travel agency cited three specific cancelled launch dates, impacting tourism plans. The cancellations have prompted complaints online from those who had planned trips to view the launches. Speculation on social media suggests the remaining February 11 launch could be related to the Long March-10A rocket.

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