China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

SatNet LEO Group 01

Success

Long March 5B/YZ-2

T-minus to liftoff

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MINUTES

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Dec 16, 10:00:00 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleLong March 5B/YZ-2

OrbitPolar Orbit

Pad101

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Mission

A batch of 10 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.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 5B/YZ-2

OrbitPolar Orbit

Pad101

SiteWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

WindowDec 16, 10:00:00 UTC→Dec 16, 12:10:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March