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On January 13, 2026, the Chinese mainland launched the 18th group of low-orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan, marking the 625th mission of the Long March series.
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A blasted off from Hainan on Dec 26, placing 17 low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit.
The Chinese mainland recently sent its 14th group of low-orbit internet satellites into space from Hainan, marking another success for its commercial space program.
The YF-75DB hydrogen-oxygen engine for China’s Long March 8A rocket completed nine ignitions in four test runs, unlocking its application and development phase.
On October 16, the Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A rocket launched 12 low-orbit internet satellites from Hainan’s commercial spacecraft site.
Long March-8A’s first launch from Hainan marks a milestone in commercial space innovation with cutting-edge upgrades for future missions.