Heads up, space fans! 🚀 On October 24, Space Pioneer unveiled a huge leap for the Chinese mainland’s reusable rockets: the Tianlong-3 successfully separated 36 satellites in one go at its smart factory in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province. It’s like loading an entire gaming squad and deploying them at once—but in space! 🎮✨
Space Pioneer, a rising star in the commercial aerospace scene, confirmed the milestone on Monday. The 36-satellite separation test proves that the liquid-propellant Tianlong-3 can launch multiple payloads simultaneously—a must-have feature for building out massive satellite internet constellations. 🌐
Why does this matter? By sending dozens of satellites up at once, companies can slash launch costs, speed up network rollouts, and bring high-speed internet to corners of the world that still struggle with connectivity. From remote villages to mountain towns, better internet is a total game-changer. 📶🏔️
Reusable rockets are like the Teslas of space: designed to go up, land safely, and blast off again. This greener, cost-effective approach helps Space Pioneer and the industry reduce waste and lower ticket prices for space missions. Think of it as flying first class for the price of economy—over and over. ♻️🛫
Space Pioneer’s success with Tianlong-3 adds to a wave of excitement as more commercial players join the space race. Next up, watch for full satellite constellation launches that could power global internet, Earth monitoring, and next-level scientific research. The countdown to a more connected planet continues… both on Earth and above it! 🌍✨
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Chinese aerospace firm completes 36-satellite separation test
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