Why China’s rockets carry the name Long March

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 16, 2026

From the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan, southwest China, Long March rockets continue to propel satellites and spacecraft into orbit. The name can be traced back to the Red Army's Long March in the 1930s, one of the most defining episodes of modern Chinese history. As China's space program grew over the decades, this name travelled alongside its rocket family.

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