🚀 China just took a giant leap into the space internet race! On Tuesday, at exactly 2:42 p.m. Beijing Time, China launched 18 satellites into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province.
These satellites weren't just any satellites—they're the first batch of China's ambitious \"Thousand Sails Constellation,\" also known as \"G60 Starlink.\" If that name sounds familiar, it's because it's China's answer to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system. 🌐
Launched aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket, all 18 satellites have successfully entered their preset orbits. This launch marks a significant step in China's plan to build a mega internet constellation, aiming to provide high-speed internet access across vast distances.
With this move, China is positioning itself as a major player in the global satellite internet arena. The \"G60 Starlink\" aims to boost connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide and opening up new possibilities for communication and development.
Stay tuned, space enthusiasts! 🌟 The satellite internet race is heating up, and China's \"Thousand Sails Constellation\" is just getting started. Who knows what exciting developments are on the horizon? Maybe we'll all be streaming videos from space sooner than we think! 😉
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China launches first satellites in mega internet constellation project
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