Long March 8 | G60 Polar Group 05
Launch Successful
95 days ago • 3/11/2025, 4:31:00 PM
Rocket
Launch Probability
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Mission Description
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) 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. First launch from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site's LC-1.
Launch Videos
Live: Long March 8 Qianfan Group 5 Launch (No Commentary)
Live: Long March 8 Qianfan Group 5 Launch (No Commentary)
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Long March-8 launches SpaceSail 05
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Mission Updates
Cosmic_Penguin
12/20/2024, 12:37:00 PM
Launch postponed and confirmed by cancellation of drop zone air/marine space closure notices.
More Info →Launch Details
Launch Window
3/11/2025, 4:31:00 PM
to 3/11/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Rocket Details
Long March 8
Family: Long March
Variant: 8
Launch Facility
Commercial LC-1
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
