NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

G60 Polar Group 04?

Launch Time
Thu Jan 23, 2025 05:14 UTC

Payload and launch vehicles identities uncertain.

Rocket

Long March 6A
Image Credit: CASC
CASC
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 7,230 kN
Payload to LEO: 5,000 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 4
Rocket Height: 50.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 4.2 m
Fairing Height: 5.7 m

Mission Details

G60 Polar Group 04?

Possiibly 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.

Polar Orbit

Location

LC-9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2025

16th orbital launch attempt

Long March 6

24th mission
1st mission of 2025