China: Launch of a Long March 8A launch vehicle in Wenchang

Oct 25, 2026

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(261025) -- WENCHANG, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China s Hainan Province, Oct. 25, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Sunday. The payloads entered the designated orbit. ) (EyesOnSci) CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-INTERNET SATELLITE GROUP-LAUNCH (CN) YangxGuanyu
(261025) -- WENCHANG, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China s Hainan Province, Oct. 25, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Sunday. The payloads entered the designated orbit. ) (EyesOnSci) CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-INTERNET SATELLITE GROUP-LAUNCH (CN) YangxGuanyu
(261025) -- WENCHANG, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China s Hainan Province, Oct. 25, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Sunday. The payloads entered the designated orbit. ) (EyesOnSci) CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-INTERNET SATELLITE GROUP-LAUNCH (CN) YangxGuanyu
(261025) -- WENCHANG, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China s Hainan Province, Oct. 25, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Sunday. The payloads entered the designated orbit. ) (EyesOnSci) CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-INTERNET SATELLITE GROUP-LAUNCH (CN) YangxGuanyu
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942692
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676943236
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676943193
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942937
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942899
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942889
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942860
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676942758
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676943261
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan Commercial Spacecraft Launch Site on October 25, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The rocket lifted off at 10:03 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676943164
WENCHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 20: A booth for the Wenchang Rocket Launch Viewing Platform provider is displayed during the 2026 China Brand Globalization Expo on October 20, 2026 in Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. The expo aims to showcase Chinese brands expanding into international markets. Copyright: xVCGx 111675839523

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