Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 14

Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 14 lifted off aboard a Long March 8A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 8A
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Commercial LC-1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 14 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-06T07:53:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 8A lifts off from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 8A 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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