MISSION OVERVIEW
China successfully conducted a satellite internet mission using a Long March rocket on New Year’s Eve 2023. The mission deployed satellites into low Earth orbit as part of China’s efforts to develop their own mega-constellation for broadband internet services. This launch represented China’s growing competition with SpaceX’s Starlink in the commercial satellite internet market.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission launch?
The Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 12:00 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 Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission?
The Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission mission uses the Long March rocket.
Where is the Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission launching from?
The launch takes place from Unknown at Unknown.
What orbit is Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission going to?
The Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission?
The Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission is operated by CNSA.
Can I watch the Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission 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
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CNSA
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
Dec 31, 2023 16:04 UTC
Chinese satellite internet mission rounds off record year for global launchesChina launched three low Earth orbit broadband test satellites Friday, completing a record-breaking year for launches globally.
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Mission Profile
Long March | Chinese satellite internet mission was a Long March mission operated by CNSA that lifted off from Unknown, Unknown on December 31, 2023. The flight carried its payload to LEO.