Ever dreamt of surfing the internet from space? 🌟 China turned that into reality again! On Monday at 10:41 a.m. Beijing Time, a Long March-12 rocket blasted off from Hainan, carrying the 13th group of low Earth orbit satellites for its growing space-based internet constellation.
These mini-tech marvels now circle just a few hundred kilometers above Earth—known as low Earth orbit (LEO)—and work together like a giant mesh net to beam data across the globe. Whether it’s video calls with family, online gaming sessions, or streaming your favorite shows, this network aims to supercharge speed and coverage, especially in remote corners.
For us in South and Southeast Asia, better connectivity means smoother e-learning, faster digital payments, and more Insta-worthy live streams from the beach. 🌴📱 As tech-savvy young pros, watching this space race unfold reminds us that the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!
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cgtn.com
