📝 Mission Description

This Long March 8A launch carries the Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 mission, scheduled for October 16, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

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.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 12 (October 16, 2025)

The Long March 8A mission, launched on October 16, 2025, achieved a flawless execution, successfully delivering nine Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communication satellites for the SatNet constellation into their designated orbits. The rocket's technical performance was exemplary, with precise staging and trajectory control ensuring optimal orbital insertion. Payload deployment occurred as planned, with all satellites confirmed to be operational by the China Satellite Network Group, marking another step toward the ambitious 13,000-satellite constellation goal.

This mission validates the Long March 8A's reliability for multi-payload launches, reinforcing its role in China's space infrastructure. Engineering data suggests robust system performance, with no reported anomalies, offering critical lessons for scaling launch cadence. Strategically, this success enhances China's global communication network dominance and sets a precedent for accelerated SatNet deployments, solidifying its position in the LEO megaconstellation race.