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SatNet LEO Group 21
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
19:38:00
Wednesday April 8, 2026
Mission Details
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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.
Polar Orbit
5 Payloads
Rocket
Agency
CASCRocket
Diameter: 3.35m
Height: 50m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 5,000 kg
Liftoff Thrust
7,230 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.2m
Height: 5.7m
Stages
2
Strap-ons
4
Launch Site
General Trajectory
SE
SW
Launching
South
Stats
Long March 6A
22nd
Mission
3rd
Mission of 2026
2026
81st
Orbital launch attempt