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Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5
Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5 launched on Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 04:38 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Mar 2025
NET Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 04:38 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 8Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Commercial LC-1Pad
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 8 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 8 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SpaceSail Polar Group #5
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites. First launch from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site's LC-1.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5 launch?
Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 04:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5?
Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 8.
Where does Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #5 launch from?
It lifts off from Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.