Long March-8A Rocket Carries 17 Internet Satellites to Orbit
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A blasted off from Hainan on Dec 26, placing 17 low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit.
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The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A blasted off from Hainan on Dec 26, placing 17 low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit.
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