China Successfully Launches Qianfan Constellation Seventh Batch of Network Satellites
Summary: At 21:32 on April 7, 2026, at Hainan Commercial Aerospace Launch Site, the Long March-8 launch vehicle successfully deployed Qianfan constellation's seventh batch of network satellites into predetermined orbit using an "18 satellites on one rocket" configuration, achieving complete mission success.
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- China Successfully Launches Qianfan Constellation Seventh Batch of Network Satellites - China National Space Administration Official Website
At 21:32 on April 7, 2026, at Hainan Commercial Aerospace Launch Site, the Long March-8 launch vehicle successfully deployed Qianfan constellation's seventh batch of network satellites into predetermined orbit using an "18 satellites on one rocket" configuration, achieving complete mission success.
The Long March-8 launch vehicle is China's new generation medium-lift launch vehicle, featuring strong multi-satellite launch capabilities. The successful launch of this "18 satellites on one rocket" mission once again demonstrates China's technical strength in the commercial aerospace launch field and reflects the rapid progress in China's satellite internet constellation construction.
The Qianfan constellation is China's important commercial satellite internet project, gradually building a global satellite communication network through multiple batch launches. Each successful launch provides important support for the improvement of the constellation and expansion of coverage, which will further promote the development of China's commercial aerospace industry and provide more convenient communication services for global users.