China blasted into the space race spotlight again this week as its Lijian-1 Y10 rocket roared to life at 3:33 p.m. local time Tuesday. The launch from a commercial aerospace hub in northwest China delivered seven satellites to orbit – including two from Mexico – in a mission blending tech prowess and global collaboration. 🛰️
This marks the eighth successful flight for the Lijian-1 rocket, which has become a workhorse for China's growing commercial space sector. The Mexican satellites ThumbSat-1 and ThumbSat-2 joined five others in this cosmic carpool, showcasing international partnerships in the final frontier.
🔭 Why it matters: With over 60 commercial launches since 2021, China is accelerating its space program while fostering tech diplomacy. The mission highlights how emerging economies like Mexico are joining the satellite revolution for Earth observation and communication needs.
Space enthusiasts are calling this launch "interstellar teamwork done right" – proving that even in geopolitics, the stars might still bring nations together. 🌌
