🚀 This past Saturday at 8:40 p.m. (Beijing Time), the Chinese mainland lifted off a modified Long March-6 rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province. On board: the 11th batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites heading for an expanding internet constellation.
🌐 Why it matters: These tiny space scouts are designed to weave a global network, bringing faster connectivity and supporting everything from remote education to smart farming. As the constellation grows, so does the promise of bridging digital gaps across continents.
📶 Building on previous missions, each group of satellites boosts bandwidth, reduces latency, and cements the Chinese mainland's role in next-gen space tech. And with every launch, engineers fine-tune the rocket’s performance—think of it as upgrading a classic gaming console for smoother gameplay.
✨ What’s next: With a steady launch schedule, keep your eyes on the skies as the Chinese mainland moves closer to a fully connected orbit. From live-streamed concerts in the desert to IoT sensors on distant farms, the sky’s not the limit—it’s the launchpad!
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