25 October 2026 year Fr. 02:03 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China using a launch vehicle «Long March 8А» a launch was made 9 KA communication of China «SatNet LEO Group 28».
«SatNet LEO Group 28» – the next batch of communication satellites as part of a global project «GuoWang». Communications satellites to be deployed in low Earth orbit for China's state-owned SatNet Group, driven by China Satellite Network Group.
«GuoWang» (translated “National Network”) – this is a project to create a national satellite internet system, aimed at providing a global broadband Internet cover, the needs of national security and international communication.
The satellites are launched in groups of four carriers of different payloads. Three manufacturers are involved in the creation of satellites - China Research Academy of Space Technology CAST, Innovative Research Academy of Microsatellites IIAM and commercial company "Yinhe".
At the moment, the current grouping is deployed in 12 orbital planes on working orbits with an inclination of 86.5° and a height of 1168 km and u 12 planes on working orbits with an inclination of 50° and height 1149 km and is 221 identified KA. On purpose in the company «China Satnet» expansion of grouping to 13 thousand. KA.
According to the CCS