Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #7

Operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Communications mission Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #7 delivered its payload into PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 8
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Commercial LC-1
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-04-07T13:32:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 8 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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