Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #9

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #9 on a Long March 8 out of Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in 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 #9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-05-17T14:42:00.000Z
    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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