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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Xiong’an New Area, Hebei, China

www.china-satnet.com

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Long March 8A launched the SatNet LEO Group 18 payload from Hainan at 15:25 UTC on January 13, 2026.

GeneralPlanValue 4.8Mar 13, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 19:48UTC on March 12, Long March 8A Y8 launched SatNet LEO Group 20 from Hainan.

Long March 8A Y8 launched the SatNet LEO Group 20 payload from Hainan at 19:48 UTC on March 12, 2026.

GeneralPlanValue 4.5Mar 13, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 19:48UTC on March 12, Long March 8A Y8 launched SatNet LEO Group 20 from Hainan.

China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services while prioritizing China-focused services initially.

PlanGeneralValue 2.8Mar 12, 2026GuoWang Mission Ends China's Month-Long Launch Hiatus [Long March 8A Y8]

An LM-8A launch was pending official confirmation and was expected to carry SatNet LEO Group 20.

PlanValue 3.0Mar 12, 2026Still waiting for official announcement of the LM-8A launch (apparently SatNet LEO Group 20, TBC), but the 2nd Chinese launch of the night/day is coming up in ~30 minutes:

The LM-8A rocket launched SatNet LEO Group 20 from Wenchang on March 12, 2026.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Mar 12, 2026In Wenchang, the LM-8A launch with SatNet LEO Group 20 (should be +9 satellites) has been officially confirmed as a success - here's the loud rumble of the YF-100 engines at liftoff:

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

GeneralValue 2.8Mar 12, 2026GuoWang Mission Ends China's Month-Long Launch Hiatus [Long March 8A Y8]

The March 12 Long March 8A launch may carry a batch of SatNet satellites.

GeneralValue 2.0Mar 12, 2026OK make it 4… Firstly in less than 4 hours (March 12 ~19:45 UTC, middle of night in China) some Chinese LEO constellation is getting more pieces together w/ a Long March 8A launching out towards sea from Wenchang, probably another SatNet satellites batch but who knows?

The LM-8A mission carrying SatNet LEO Group 20 was confirmed successful.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 12, 2026In Wenchang, the LM-8A launch with SatNet LEO Group 20 (should be +9 satellites) has been officially confirmed as a success - here's the loud rumble of the YF-100 engines at liftoff:

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

GeneralValue 3.8Mar 10, 2026How Large Are GuoWang's Mega-Constellation Satellites?

Long March 12 Y5 launched SatNet LEO Group 19 from Hainan.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 20, 2026🚀 Long March 12 Y5 🛰️ SatNet LEO Group 19

Galaxy Space is providing a full batch of LEO communication satellites for SatNet.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026SatNet is using a mixed pot of satellite manufacturers, and this time private company Galaxy Space - having their own constellation plans - again provides a full batch of LEO comsats. It's also all-hands-on-deck for all Chinese satellite manufacturers for these constellations!

China Satellite Network Group plans to deploy 310 GuoWang satellites in 2026.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]

The Long March 12 Y4 launched the SatNet LEO Group 16.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026🚀 Liftoff of a Long March 12 from Hainan confirmed

China Satellite Network Group projects up to 13,000 GuoWang satellites could be in operational orbit in the 2030s.

GrowthPlanValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]

SatNet is using a mixed group of satellite manufacturers for its constellations.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.2Jan 19, 2026SatNet is using a mixed pot of satellite manufacturers, and this time private company Galaxy Space - having their own constellation plans - again provides a full batch of LEO comsats. It's also all-hands-on-deck for all Chinese satellite manufacturers for these constellations!

China Satellite Network Group plans to deploy 3,600 GuoWang satellites per year beginning in 2028.

PlanGrowthValue 4.5Jan 19, 2026Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]

The LM-12 successfully deployed 9 SatNet LEO communication satellites as SatNet LEO Group 19.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Jan 19, 2026It's back to usual as the LM-12 successfully deployed yet another batch of 9(?) SatNet LEO communication satellites (as SatNet LEO Group 19) after its 07:48 UTC liftoff. Success counter counting up from 1 again...

Long March 12 Y5 launched SatNet LEO Group 19 from Hainan at 07:48 UTC on January 19, 2026.

GeneralValue 4.6Jan 19, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 07:48UTC January 19, Long March 12 Y5 launched SatNet LEO Group 19 from Hainan.

China Satellite Network Group plans to deploy 900 GuoWang satellites in 2027.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Jan 19, 2026Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]

A SatNet low Earth orbit communications satellite launch is expected to happen from Wenchang.

PlanValue 3.8Jan 19, 2026I said it's a busy Chinese spaceflight day because the next Chinese rocket to fly to orbit will try to sweep away the bad luck this weekend in 2 hours from now. Photos by @Skyfeather16 & @Space_Alioth :

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