China National Space Administration (CNSA) maintains a robust and frequent pace of activity in 2026, starting with first test flight of Long March 10A rocket early in the New Year from Wenchang Space Launch Center on Hainan Island (19° N). This precursor to Long March 10 enables future crewed and cargo lunar missions via separate launches of crew spacecraft Mengzhou and lander Lanyue for orbital rendezvous. Major efforts center on Tiangong space station operations and robotic lunar exploration under Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP), with launches mainly from Wenchang and Jiuquan. State-owned enterprise China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) directs operations from state-owned and commercial sites in Wenchang, leveraging low-latitude benefits. Upcoming missions feature Tianzhou-10 cargo resupply and uncrewed Mengzhou-1 test flight from Wenchang, plus Shenzhou-22 and 23 from Jiuquan. Deep-space focus includes Chang’E-7 launch from Wenchang: orbiter, lander, rover and mini-hopping probe survey lunar south pole for water ice and resources, supporting International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) as scientific outpost welcoming international collaboration for well-being and interests of humankind. Privately owned commercial launch providers grow including i-Space (Interstellar Glory), Galactic Energy, LandSpace, Space Pioneer advancing reusable rockets; LinkSpace offering suborbital package transport; Space Epoch developing reusable systems for e-commerce delivery; and Blue Space Aerospace progressing Nebula-2. Sea-based launches from platforms in eastern waters further expand commercial space initiatives. (Image Credits: CMSE)