On Tuesday, a significant stride was made in the realm of commercial spaceflight as a Chinese Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket successfully launched eight satellites from the seas near Haiyang City, located in Shandong Province on the Chinese mainland. The launch took place at 10:31 a.m. Beijing Time, marking another milestone for China's burgeoning space industry.
The payload included the Tianyi-41 satellite, along with seven others, all of which have successfully entered their designated orbits. This achievement highlights the increasing capabilities of commercial space ventures in the region, contributing to advancements in satellite technology and space exploration.
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