PADCommercial LC-1
SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government.
Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 8MISSION
SpaceSail Polar Group #12
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Commercial LC-1COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3dd21d77-a37d-419c-86fb-8591fe256583
Reported date: Jun 5, 2026 at 06:34 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
X (TWITTER) SEARCH
HOLD reported by @Just_Observed
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 5, 2026 at 10:17 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 5, 2026 at 06:36 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Jun 5, 2026 at 06:36 UTCJun 5, 2026 06:30 → Jun 5, 2026 06:34 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 2, 2026 at 10:47 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.5 hrs)
Jun 2, 2026 at 10:47 UTCJun 5, 2026 05:00 → Jun 5, 2026 06:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 8 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Long March 8 (Chinese: 长征八号运载火箭) is an orbital launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology to launch up to 5000 kg to a 700 km altitude Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The rocket is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage and 2 out of its 4 boosters, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. A "Core Only" version omitting the boosters is also available.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 launch?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:34 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #12?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 mission uses the Long March 8 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 8 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 launching from?
The launch takes place from Commercial LC-1 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is SpaceSail Polar Group #12 going to?
The SpaceSail Polar Group #12 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching SpaceSail Polar Group #12?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group #12 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 5, 2026 11:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 5, 2026 10:17 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 5, 2026 06:36 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Jun 5, 2026 06:30 UTC u2192 Jun 5, 2026 06:34 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 5, 2026 06:36 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 2, 2026 10:47 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.5 hours
Jun 5, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Jun 5, 2026 06:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 2, 2026 10:47 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 26, 2026 18:17 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 26, 2026 18:17 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 5, 2026 at 06:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
HOLD reported by @Just_Observed on X
●Launch Library 216 hours ago
Launch ID: 3dd21d77-a37d-419c-86fb-8591fe256583
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 19.6, 110.93
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
●X (Twitter) Search16 hours ago
1 tweet
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