China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. (China SatNet)

中国卫星网络集团有限公司

China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. (China SatNet), established in 2021, is a state-owned enterprise tasked with deploying a large low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, often described as China's answer to Starlink. It oversees the design, deployment, and operation of the "Guowang" megaconstellation, aiming to provide global communication coverage and enhance internet connectivity. Recent reports indicate the company launched its first group of LEO satellites in December 2024 and aims to have around 13,000 satellites in orbit by 2035.

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The Long March 12 Y17 mission carried SatNet LEO Group 22.

Mentioned as: satnetGeneralValue 4.0Jun 17, 2026🚀 Long March 12 Y17 🕝 02:44UTC June 17 📍 Hainan 🛰️ SatNet LEO Group 22

The Long March 12 Y17 mission carried SatNet LEO Group 22.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanGeneralValue 3.5Jun 17, 2026Long March 12 Y17

China Satellite Network Group is a state-owned enterprise that is wholly backed by the Chinese government.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupGovernanceValue 2.5Jun 17, 2026GuoWang Adds Nine More Satellites to Earth Orbit Constellation [Long March 12 Y7]

Long March 12 Y17 launched at 02:44 UTC on June 17 from Hainan with SatNet LEO Group 22.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanGeneralValue 4.0Jun 17, 2026🚀 Long March 12 Y17 🕝 02:44UTC June 17 📍 Hainan 🛰️ SatNet LEO Group 22

China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services, with China-focused services as the immediate priority.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupPlanGeneralValue 3.0Jun 17, 2026GuoWang Adds Nine More Satellites to Earth Orbit Constellation [Long March 12 Y7]

The GuoWang constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupRelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jun 17, 2026GuoWang Adds Nine More Satellites to Earth Orbit Constellation [Long March 12 Y7]

Long March 12 Y17 carried SatNet LEO Group 22.

Mentioned as: satnetRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 17, 2026Long March 12 Y17

A SatNet test or demonstration satellite launched on the LM-2D mission, and the mission mentioned Direct-To-Cell testing.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanCapabilityValue 3.0Apr 24, 2026In the end what checked out is indeed a LM-2D successfully launching to LEO @ 06:35 UTC, & well it's another of those highly confusing "SatNet test/demonstration satellite(s)" (yes I don't know how many) being launching. At least Direct-To-Cell testing is mentioned this time...

Smart Dragon 3 successfully launched a SatNet test satellite at 11:32 UTC on Apr. 11, 2026.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 11, 2026This sea-launched rocket certainly picked up a weird thing. This Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully launched yet another "SatNet test satellite" - not sure what it is demoing this time w/ this being the 18th under this generic name to reach orbit across 7 launches

The SatNet test satellite was the 18th satellite under that generic name to reach orbit across seven launches.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanGeneralValue 3.0Apr 11, 2026This sea-launched rocket certainly picked up a weird thing. This Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully launched yet another "SatNet test satellite" - not sure what it is demoing this time w/ this being the 18th under this generic name to reach orbit across 7 launches

Long March 6A Y17 launched SatNet LEO Group 21 from Taiyuan at 19:38 UTC on April 8, 2026.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 9, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 19:38UTC April 8, Long March 6A Y17 launched SatNet LEO Group 21 from Taiyuan

China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupPlanGeneralValue 2.0Apr 8, 2026Five More GuoWang Satellites Delivered by Routine Taiyuan Mission [Long March 6A Y17]

Five satellites for state-owned SatNet's SatNet LEO Group 21 launched successfully on an LM-6A rocket at 19:38 UTC on Apr. 8, 2026.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 8, 2026In the end the most probable payload turned up - 5 more satellites for state owned SatNet (SatNet LEO Group 21) launched successfully on this LM-6A at 19:38 UTC:

China Satellite Network Group operates the GuoWang constellation.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 8, 2026Five More GuoWang Satellites Delivered by Routine Taiyuan Mission [Long March 6A Y17]

SatNet LEO Group 21 is a set of five satellites.

Mentioned as: satnetGeneralValue 3.0Apr 8, 2026In the end the most probable payload turned up - 5 more satellites for state owned SatNet (SatNet LEO Group 21) launched successfully on this LM-6A at 19:38 UTC:

China Satellite Network Group is a state-owned enterprise wholly backed by the Chinese government.

Mentioned as: china satellite network groupGovernanceValue 1.8Apr 8, 2026Five More GuoWang Satellites Delivered by Routine Taiyuan Mission [Long March 6A Y17]

The Long March 6A launch of SatNet LEO Group 21 was scheduled for 7:37 PM UTC.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanValue 2.8Apr 8, 2026Red dot spotted:

SatNet LEO Group 21 launched on a Long March 6A rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China.

Mentioned as: satnetPlanValue 4.0Apr 8, 2026Red dot spotted:

China Satellite Network Group operates the GuoWang (国网) constellation and is a state-owned enterprise wholly backed by the Chinese government.

Mentioned as: China Satellite Network GroupGeneralValue 2.8Mar 12, 2026GuoWang Mission Ends China's Month-Long Launch Hiatus [Long March 8A Y8]

China Satellite Network Group operates the GuoWang (国网) connectivity mega-constellation.

Mentioned as: China Satellite Network GroupGeneralValue 3.8Mar 10, 2026How Large Are GuoWang's Mega-Constellation Satellites?

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