Long March 8A maiden flight success

Summary: According to China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Long March 8A rocket made its successful maiden flight on March 13, 2026, at 03:48 Beijing Time from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, delivering 20 satellite internet LEO satellites to orbit. Long March 8A is developed by China Academy of Aerospace Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) and is a two-and-a-half stage liquid rocket.

Sources (original pages)

• China National Space Administration: Long March 8A maiden flight success