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China Unveils 21st Low-Orbit Internet Satellite Array

China Unveils 21st Low-Orbit Internet Satellite Array

Post by : Badri Ariffin

Beijing: In a significant advancement for its satellite communications, China has launched a new set of low-orbit internet satellites, bolstering its space-based connectivity.

The satellites took flight on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, situated in Shanxi Province, northern China.

The launch occurred at 3:38 a.m. Beijing time with a modified Long March-6 rocket. Successfully reaching their assigned orbit, this group marks another achievement in China’s extensive space endeavors.

This represents the 21st launch of low-Earth orbit satellites, all part of China's larger mission to create a comprehensive satellite internet framework aimed at boosting global communication access.

Moreover, this operation was the 637th in the Long March series, showcasing the strength and dependability of China’s launch capacities.

The successful deployment highlights China’s continual progress in aerospace technology and its expanding role in the international space sector.

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