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Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12
Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 launched on Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 01:33 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Oct 2025
NET Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 01:33 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 8AVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Commercial LC-1Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 8A to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 8A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SatNet LEO Group 12
A batch of 9 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 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 launch?
Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 01:33 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12?
Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 8A.
Where does Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 launch from?
It lifts off from Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.