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. August 4, 2026 at 08:52 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 7355th orbital launch attempt, and 182nd of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U50JIfKPGCk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boUA2gAkWI4 Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image by CASC via The Space Devs.