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. January 13, 2026 at 15:25 UTC · Launch Successful Long March 8A — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, to Low Earth Orbit Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China The world's 7181st orbital launch attempt, and 8th of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11vOFY61MQI Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Mission patch: via The Space Devs.