About SatNet LEO Group 27
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.
Orbital Attempt
#7,411
CASC Mission
#618
Pad Launch
#10
Location Launch
#75
Designator
2026-230
The Long March 12 carrier rocket is a Chinese medium-lift launch vehicle currently under development by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, using kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellant. It will be capable of placing at least 10 tonnes of payload in low Earth orbit and at least 6 tonnes in a 700 km Sun-synchronous orbit.
Length
62 m
Diameter
3.8 m
Launch Mass
428 t
Thrust
5,000 kN
Capacity
12,000 kg
Capacity
6,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2024
Fastest Turnaround
22d 18h
Total Launches
9
Successful
9
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
9
Maiden flight: Nov 30, 2024
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
621
Successful
605
Failed
16
Pending
10
Consecutive Success
12
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Oct 10, 2026, 3:27 AM
Total Launches
76
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
Oct 9, 2026, 7:27 PM
Minute
3 updates
7:20 PM
Window Open
7:49 PM
Window Close
