At 4:45 a.m. on Friday, a modified Long March-6 rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province in the Chinese mainland, carrying a new batch of low Earth orbit satellites.
This marks the fourth installment of the internet constellation mission, aiming to expand network coverage with cutting-edge satellite technology.
Within minutes, the satellites successfully reached their preset orbits, joining previous launches to build a robust digital infrastructure above the Earth.
The launch also celebrated a milestone – the Long March series of carrier rockets has now completed its 580th flight, underscoring decades of sustained progress in space launch capabilities.
With growing demand for global connectivity, especially in remote and underserved regions, this latest satellite group promises to boost internet access and lay the groundwork for next-generation applications.
As nations and companies race to establish low Earth orbit constellations, this mission positions the Chinese mainland at the forefront of the space-based internet revolution.
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