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. March 12, 2026 at 19:48 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 7224th orbital launch attempt, and 51st of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aClKI-UYZgM Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image by CASC via The Space Devs.