CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24
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Aug 16, 2026 at 04:10 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 24
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: b0e7d1cc-24dd-4da4-bb60-b15b6791d08e
Reported date: Aug 16, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
Last synced: 2 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 16, 2026 at 04:13 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 12, 2026 at 17:54 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(21.8 hrs)
Aug 12, 2026 at 17:54 UTCAug 17, 2026 02:00 → Aug 16, 2026 04:10 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 12 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 launch?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:10 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 24?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 mission uses the Long March 12 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 12 has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 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 24 going to?
The SatNet LEO Group 24 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet LEO Group 24?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24 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
Aug 17, 2026 04:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 16, 2026 06:18 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 16, 2026 04:13 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 12, 2026 17:54 UTC
Launch moved up by 21.8 hours
Aug 17, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Aug 16, 2026 04:10 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 12, 2026 17:54 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 20, 2026 12:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 20, 2026 12:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 16, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 seconds ago
●Launch Library 22 seconds ago
Launch ID: b0e7d1cc-24dd-4da4-bb60-b15b6791d08e
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.94
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Mission Profile
SatNet LEO Group 24 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 August 16, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.