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SatNet LEO Group 21

successLong March 6A | SatNet LEO Group 21

A batch of 5 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.

Overview

Date / time: April 8, 2026 at 07:38 PM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Launch Complex 9A
Mission: SatNet LEO Group 21
Mission type: Communications
Orbit achieved: Polar Orbit

Launch vehicle

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Launch provider

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Payloads deployed · 5