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SatNet LEO Group 18

Name: SatNet LEO Group 18 launch
Start: 2026-01-13T15:25:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-13T15:42:00+00:00
Location: Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Long March 8AChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationCommercial LC-1

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 03:25 PM UTC

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This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

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.

PayloadSatNet LEO Group 18

OrbitLow Earth Orbit

CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Stages2

PadCommercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Commercial LC-1

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Global range

Latitude: 19.597°N
Longitude: 110.931°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

03:17 PM UTC - 03:42 PM UTC

Vehicle

Long March 8A

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The Long March 8A is an orbital launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology based on the Long March 8. It has an increased capability of up to 7 tonnes to...

Height50.5 m

LEO Payload9,800 kg

Launches619

Successes596

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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