Data checked:
OK!Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 20
LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL
> MISSION DATA
DATEThursday, March 12, 2026
TIME07:48 PM UTC
PROVIDERChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
ROCKETLong March 8A
PADCommercial LC-1
LOCATIONWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
> MISSION BRIEFING // COMMUNICATIONS
A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.
> SCHEDULE & SOURCE
Source-reported status: Launch Successful. The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Launch window: 2026-03-12 19:40:00 UTC — 2026-03-12 20:05:00 UTC.
Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.
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