CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25
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Sep 17, 2026 at 00:32 UTC
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Source
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 25
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: 898f7df0-b6ce-4a5c-80b4-67e81842124e
Reported date: Sep 17, 2026 at 00:32 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 17, 2026 at 02:28 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 17, 2026 at 00:39 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0 hrs)
Sep 17, 2026 at 00:39 UTCSep 17, 2026 00:30 → Sep 17, 2026 00:32 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 9, 2026 at 11:58 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Sep 9, 2026 at 11:58 UTCSep 17, 2026 00:00 → Sep 17, 2026 00:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 12 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
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 25 launch?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25 is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:32 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 25?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25 mission uses the Long March 12 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 12 has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25 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 25 going to?
The SatNet LEO Group 25 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet LEO Group 25?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25 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
Sep 17, 2026 03:23 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 17, 2026 02:28 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 17, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
Sep 17, 2026 00:30 UTC u2192 Sep 17, 2026 00:32 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 17, 2026 00:39 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 9, 2026 11:58 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Sep 17, 2026 00:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 9, 2026 11:58 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 8, 2026 16:39 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Sep 8, 2026 16:39 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 2026 at 00:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 898f7df0-b6ce-4a5c-80b4-67e81842124e
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.94
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Mission Profile
SatNet LEO Group 25 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 September 17, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.