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Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01
Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01 launched on Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Dec 2024
NET Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 5B/YZ-2Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
101Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 5B/YZ-2 to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 9:20
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 5B/YZ-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SatNet LEO Group 01
A batch of 10 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01 launch?
Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01?
Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 5B/YZ-2.
Where does Long March 5B/YZ-2 | SatNet LEO Group 01 launch from?
It lifts off from 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.