April 7, 2026 1:32 pm
SpaceSail Polar Group #7
|
Long March 8
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Share:
Last Updated:
2026-07-18 00:36:50
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government.
Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:24 UTC
Window Close
13:47 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 7, 2026 · 13:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Commercial LC-1
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
SpaceSail Polar Group #7
Rocket
Long March 8
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government.
Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Commercial LC-1
Launch Overview
Window Open
13:24 UTC
Window Close
13:47 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 7, 2026 · 13:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Commercial LC-1
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
SpaceSail Polar Group #7
Rocket
Long March 8
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Related Stories
