SatNet LEO Group 26 launch – Long March 8A – 23 Sep 2026

Mission: SatNet LEO Group 26

Communications · Low Earth Orbit

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.

What it put in orbit

Object	Type	Orbit	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-205 2026-221A	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-206 2026-221B	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-207 2026-221C	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-208 2026-221D	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-209 2026-221E	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-210 2026-221F	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-211 2026-221G	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe
HULIANWANG DIGUI-212 2026-221H	Payload	1149 × 1149 km · 50.0°	Globe

Show all 11 objects

HULIANWANG DIGUI-213 2026-221J	Payload	1148 × 1150 km · 50.0°	Globe
CZ-8A R/B 2026-221K	Rocket body	934 × 1116 km · 50.0°	Globe
CZ-8A DEB 2026-221L	Debris	re-entered 2026-10-05

COSPAR ID 2026-221. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).

Where to watch

Replay Unofficial Webcast (CLEAN FEED) Watch Long March 8A Launch from Wenchang, LIVE!! ThatSpaceDogeGuy · Chinese

Updates

Launch success. source
Liftoff. source
New launch date and time per NOTAMs. source
Reverted back to NET September TBD per cancellation of NOTAMs. source
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain. source