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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29

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Nov 8, 2026 at 20:24 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China 100% success
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PADCommercial LC-2
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

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.

MISSION
SatNet LEO Group 29
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Commercial LC-2
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a2423132-f965-423f-8b03-6891b775dc54
Reported date: Nov 8, 2026 at 20:24 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGENov 8, 2026 at 22:35 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGENov 8, 2026 at 20:30 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(3 days)
Nov 3, 2026 at 13:15 UTC
Nov 5, 2026 21:15 → Nov 8, 2026 20:25 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
10
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.

When is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 launch?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM 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 29?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 mission uses the Long March 12 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 12 has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 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 29 going to?
The SatNet LEO Group 29 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet LEO Group 29?
The Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 29 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.
Nov 9, 2026 16:00 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Nov 8, 2026 22:35 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Nov 8, 2026 20:30 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Nov 3, 2026 13:15 UTC
Launch delayed by 3 days
Nov 5, 2026 21:15 UTC u2192 Nov 8, 2026 20:25 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Nov 3, 2026 11:30 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Nov 3, 2026 11:30 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 8, 2026 at 20:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: a2423132-f965-423f-8b03-6891b775dc54
●Open-Meteo Weather12 minutes ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.94

Mission Profile

SatNet LEO Group 29 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 November 8, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.