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Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21
Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 launched on Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 6AVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 9APad
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 6A 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 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 6A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SatNet LEO Group 21
A batch of 5 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 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 launch?
Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21?
Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 6A.
Where does Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.