China just took a giant leap in the global space race! 🚀 On Monday, it successfully launched a new batch of low-orbit internet satellites from Hainan, marking another milestone in its ambitious space-tech agenda. The Long March-12 rocket roared into the sky at 6:21 p.m. Beijing Time, carrying the seventh group of satellites designed to boost global connectivity.
Developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March-12 is no ordinary rocket. 💪 This two-stage powerhouse can haul payloads of up to 12 tonnes to low-Earth orbit—equivalent to lifting three SUVs into space! Its precision also allows it to deploy satellites into sun-synchronous orbits 700 km above Earth, perfect for high-speed internet coverage.
This mission was the rocket’s second flight since its debut in November 2023 and the 587th launch in the Long March series. 🌟 Analysts say the move underscores China’s growing role in shaping the future of space-based internet, a sector dominated by companies like SpaceX’s Starlink.
For tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, this launch signals fresh opportunities in global digital infrastructure. 📡 Could this be the start of a new era for seamless, worldwide connectivity? Stay tuned!
