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SatNet LEO Group 20

Long March 8AChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationCommercial LC-1
Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 07:48 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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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
Launches600
Successes575

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...

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 20
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages2
PadCommercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

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Launch Site

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

LAUNCH SITE
19.597°N, 110.931°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.