China’s Galaxy Space took another leap into the cosmos on Tuesday, touching off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Chinese mainland. A Long March-2C rocket, topped with the Yuanzheng-1S upper stage and carrying a brand-new experimental satellite, soared into orbit above NW China 🚀.
Once in place, the satellite began testing next-gen satellite internet tech, promising to one day beam connectivity straight to our smartphones, even when you’re off the grid in the Andes or the Amazon 🌎📱.
This mission marks Galaxy Space’s 35th satellite launch, building on its first batch of low-Earth orbit broadband communication satellites. Meanwhile, the company is also piecing together the first space-based computing satellite constellation, aiming to turn the final frontier into a commercial powerhouse.
Why it matters:
- Better connectivity: Imagine direct-to-device calls in remote areas.
- Commercial boom: More players are racing to shape the future of space services.
- Tech edge: The Chinese mainland is flexing its innovation muscles beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Stay tuned as we track how these orbital upgrades will reshape travel, research and digital life on our planet. Next stop: the stars?✨
Reference(s):
China launches experimental satellite for internet technology
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