Move over Starlink—China’s mega-space internet project just blasted off with 18 new satellites! 🌌
In a move that’s straight out of a sci-fi flick, China launched the first batch of its ‘Spacesail Constellation’ (aka ‘G60’) on Tuesday night, aiming to blanket Earth with high-speed internet from space. The modified Long March-6 rocket soared from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, deploying 18 satellites into orbit like cosmic breadcrumbs. 🚀
Think of it as China’s answer to SpaceX’s Starlink: By 2030, over 15,000 satellites could form this low-Earth orbit mega-network, promising gamers, streamers, and remote workers lightspeed connectivity 🌐—no more buffering during your K-drama marathons!
This eco-friendly launch vehicle, designed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, can haul 4.5 tonnes to space—enough for a small herd of space cows (if they existed). 🐄✨ The mission marks the 539th flight for China’s Long March rockets, proving they’re not just visiting space—they’re moving in.
For tech nerds and future Mars colonists: These satellites will orbit just 700 km above us, cutting data lag to a blink. Could this spark a new ‘space broadband race’? 📡💨 Stay tuned!
