Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 8A
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
HCSLS / LC1
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y7
COSPAR Designator
2026-007
Mission
SatNet LEO Group 18 (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 8A
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
572 (2 YTD)
Site launches
56 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
7 (1 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-007A | Xingwang Digui 18-01 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007B | Xingwang Digui 18-02 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007C | Xingwang Digui 18-03 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007D | Xingwang Digui 18-04 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007E | Xingwang Digui 18-05 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007F | Xingwang Digui 18-06 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007G | Xingwang Digui 18-07 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007H | Xingwang Digui 18-08 | ZXW | CN | Track |
| 2026-007J | Xingwang Digui 18-09 | ZXW | CN | Track |