Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21

Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 lifted off aboard a Long March 6A from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 6A
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9A
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-04-08T19:38:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6A roars off the pad at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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