CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22
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Jun 17, 2026 at 02:44 UTC
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PADCommercial LC-2
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 12MISSION
SatNet LEO Group 22
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Commercial LC-2
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 756a042f-3da8-4a21-bb42-5996fc148050
Reported date: Jun 17, 2026 at 02:44 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 04:32 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 17, 2026 at 02:57 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 13, 2026 at 14:23 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(12.9 days)
Jun 13, 2026 at 14:23 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Jun 17, 2026 02:45 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 10, 2026 at 13:32 UTC
TBC → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(12.9 days)
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:32 UTCJun 17, 2026 02:00 → Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 12 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 launch?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:44 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SatNet LEO Group 22?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 mission uses the Long March 12 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 12 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 launching from?
The launch takes place from Commercial LC-2 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is SatNet LEO Group 22 going to?
The SatNet LEO Group 22 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet LEO Group 22?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jun 22, 2026 14:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 17, 2026 04:32 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 02:57 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 13, 2026 14:23 UTC
Launch moved up by 12.9 days
Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 17, 2026 02:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 13, 2026 14:23 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 10, 2026 13:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 12.9 days
Jun 17, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 10, 2026 13:32 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 4, 2026 16:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 4, 2026 16:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 17, 2026 at 02:44 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 756a042f-3da8-4a21-bb42-5996fc148050
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.94
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The LM-12 launch, which occurred at 02:44 UTC, is a success and itu2019s the central government lead SatNet finally launching new satellites for once, this being SatNet LEO Group 22 deployed to orbit. Look at that kerosene/LOX blue flame out of the staged combustion rocket engine
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Mission Profile
SatNet LEO Group 22 was a Long March 12 mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Commercial LC-2, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on June 17, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.