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SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch time, date and countdown

TBC Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 AM CST

Countdown

Launch time: (Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC)

Launch details

US Central
UTC
Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Launch window
5:00 AM CST – 8:00 AM CST
11:00 UTC – 14:00 UTC
Status
TBC To Be Confirmed
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (Government)
Rocket
Long March 8A
Mission
SatNet LEO Group TBD?
Mission type
Communications
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Pad
Commercial LC-1
Location
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Country code
CHN

Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.

About this launch

SatNet LEO Group TBD? is a launch of the Long March 8A rocket operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 AM CST (Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC). The launch window runs 5:00 AM CST – 8:00 AM CST (11:00 UTC – 14:00 UTC). The launch site is Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. The target orbit is Low Earth Orbit. Mission type: Communications. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “To Be Confirmed”.

Mission description

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.

How to watch

When Launch Library 2 lists an official YouTube webcast, T-ZERO embeds it here (click play to load the YouTube player). We do not host video ourselves; the stream stays on YouTube. Launch times often move, so reload this page for the latest schedule. External links below if the player fails.

What to expect from SatNet LEO Group TBD?

SatNet LEO Group TBD? is planned for a Long March 8A, flown by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation from Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.

Communications missions usually deliver satellites for broadband, broadcast or relay services.

Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the region up to roughly 2,000 km above Earth, where crewed spacecraft and many satellites operate.

Rocket and provider in our data

Long March 8A has 3 launches in T-ZERO’s data: 2 completed (all 2 successful), and 1 upcoming. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has 15 launches across 9 rockets in our data, about 11% of the 140 launches we list. Commercial LC-1 is listed for 2 other launches in our data. Treat the numbers as a recent snapshot: T-ZERO stores about two months of past launches plus the upcoming schedule.

Timing

NET stands for “no earlier than”, so the listed time is the earliest planned liftoff. A scrub or hold can move it by minutes, hours or days. Launch Library 2 lists a window of 3 hours, 11:00 UTC – 14:00 UTC. The status “TBC” (to be confirmed) means a date is likely but still awaits official confirmation.

Launch time in other time zones

Launch time in several time zones
UTCFri, Nov 20, 11:00 AM UTC
US EasternFri, Nov 20, 6:00 AM EST
US CentralFri, Nov 20, 5:00 AM CST
US PacificFri, Nov 20, 3:00 AM PST
United KingdomFri, Nov 20, 11:00 AM GMT
IndiaFri, Nov 20, 4:30 PM IST
JapanFri, Nov 20, 8:00 PM JST
Local time at Wenchang, HainanFri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM CST

T-ZERO’s countdown above also shows your local time once the page loads. Dates can differ between zones for late-night launches.

Watching

Wenchang, Hainan has public viewing areas. Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our Wenchang, Hainan viewing guide. There is no webcast link on file yet. Streams usually appear close to launch day, either here or on China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation’s own channels.

Where to watch this launch in person

Public viewing: Yes Wenchang, Hainan. Wenchang is the most open launch site in China.

Crowd estimate for this launch: Medium evening, night or dawn launch (+1). An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.

Nearest viewing spots we have checked:

Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for Wenchang, Hainan

Frequently asked questions about SatNet LEO Group TBD?

When is the SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch?

It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 AM CST (Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC). Times are NET (no earlier than) and can change, so check this page again close to launch.

Where does SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch from?

Launch Library 2 lists Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. That is part of Wenchang, Hainan; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/wenchang/.

Which vehicle flies SatNet LEO Group TBD??

Long March 8A from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. In T-ZERO’s data the Long March 8A has 3 launches: 2 completed and 1 upcoming.

How can I watch SatNet LEO Group TBD??

No official webcast link is listed yet; providers usually post one shortly before launch. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.

How long is the launch window for SatNet LEO Group TBD??

Launch Library 2 lists a window of 3 hours, 11:00 UTC – 14:00 UTC.

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