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 07
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: 4dac3740-b75f-4d76-b702-5967d09085d8
Reported date: Apr 7, 2026 at 13:32 UTC
Last synced: 18 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 7, 2026 at 19:32 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0 hrs)
Apr 7, 2026 at 19:32 UTCApr 7, 2026 13:30 → Apr 7, 2026 13:32 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 2, 2026 at 06:48 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Apr 2, 2026 at 06:48 UTCApr 7, 2026 13:00 → Apr 7, 2026 13:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 8 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
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
🔗 Launch Roundup: SpaceX to start new Starlink shell; China, Russia to launch unknown payloads (NASASpaceflight)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 LIFTOFF! China Long March 8A Unknown Payload Launch (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Is Russia flexing its space muscles? Soyuz 2.1a lifts off with unknown payload (YouTube)🔗 Long March 7A | Unknown Payload (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)🔗 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Kosmos (Unknown Payload) (YouTube)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 launch?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:32 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 SpaceSail Polar Group 07?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 mission uses the Long March 8 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 8 has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 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 07 going to?
The SpaceSail Polar Group 07 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching SpaceSail Polar Group 07?
The Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 8 | SpaceSail Polar Group 07 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
Apr 13, 2026 22:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
Apr 7, 2026 13:30 UTC u2192 Apr 7, 2026 13:32 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 2, 2026 06:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Apr 7, 2026 13:00 UTC u2192 Apr 7, 2026 13:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 2, 2026 06:48 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 26, 2026 08:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 26, 2026 08:12 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 7, 2026 at 13:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 seconds ago
●Launch Library 218 seconds ago
Launch ID: 4dac3740-b75f-4d76-b702-5967d09085d8
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Mission Profile
SpaceSail Polar Group 07 was a Long March 8 mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on April 7, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.