CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21

SUCCESSApr 8, 2026 at 19:38 UTCLong March 6A →
PADLaunch Complex 9A
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPECommunications

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.

MISSION
SatNet LEO Group 21
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c0d1609f-edc0-4970-8dc1-1b80a5d8c4cb
Reported date: Apr 8, 2026 at 19:38 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 9, 2026 at 07:48 UTC
GOSUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Apr 9, 2026 at 07:48 UTC
Apr 8, 2026 19:35Apr 8, 2026 19:38 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
22
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

When is the Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 launch?
The Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:38 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 21?
The Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 mission uses the Long March 6A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 6A has flown 22 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is SatNet LEO Group 21 going to?
The SatNet LEO Group 21 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet LEO Group 21?
The Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21 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.
Apr 13, 2026 12:19 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 9, 2026 07:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Apr 8, 2026 19:35 UTC u2192 Apr 8, 2026 19:38 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 9, 2026 07:48 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 2, 2026 06:48 UTC
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Apr 2, 2026 06:48 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 8, 2026 at 19:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
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