On Thursday, the Chinese mainland marked a stellar achievement: the 600th flight of its legendary Long March rocket series! 🚀
The record-setting mission featured a Long March-8A deploying a cluster of internet satellites into orbit, boosting global connectivity and ushering in a new era of space-based services.
- 600 flights and counting
- Nearly 1,400 spacecraft delivered
- Over 86% of the Chinese mainland’s space missions
According to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, these rockets have paved the way for some of the biggest projects in orbit and beyond—manned spaceflights, the BeiDou navigation network, and deep space exploration! 🌌
For students, professionals, and space buffs alike, this milestone proves the Chinese mainland is shooting for the stars—literally. Stay tuned for more cosmic adventures! ✨
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China's latest launch mission marks 600th flight of Long March rockets
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