Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 18

A Long March 8A rocket launched Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 18 from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, targeting 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 18 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-01-13T15:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 8A roars off the pad at Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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