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China Launches 18 Satellites in Ambitious Internet Project

1/24/2025

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On January 23, 2025, China celebrated a significant milestone by launching 18 satellites for the ambitious Spacesail Constellation from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. This fourth batch is a crucial step in a grand vision of deploying 14,000 satellites to deliver global internet connectivity. The mission, powered by the Long March-6 rocket, also marks the impressive 557th flight in the Long March series.

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On January 23, 2025, China celebrated a significant milestone by launching 18 satellites for the ambitious Spacesail Constellation from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. This fourth batch is a crucial step in a grand vision of deploying 14,000 satellites to deliver global internet connectivity. The mission, powered by the Long March-6 rocket, also marks the impressive 557th flight in the Long March series.