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Long March 8 | G60 Polar Group 05
Launch Successful
Launch Information
Launch Provider:
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Date:
March 11, 2025 16:38 UTC
Window Start:
2025-03-11T16:31:00Z
Window End:
2025-03-11T17:05:00Z
Rocket Details
Rocket:
Long March 8
Configuration:
8
Launch Location
Launch Pad:
Commercial LC-1
Location:
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, China
Mission Details
Mission Name:
G60 Polar Group 05
Type:
Communications
Orbit:
Polar Orbit
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.