Long March 6A | SpaceSail Polar Group #8

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Communications mission Long March 6A | SpaceSail Polar Group #8 delivered its payload into 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 | SpaceSail Polar Group #8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-05-12T11:59:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 6A lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 6A passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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