Hey space geeks! 🚀 This morning at 7 a.m. Beijing Time, China launched the 16th batch of low-Earth orbit (LEO) internet satellites using the slick Long March-12 rocket from Hainan Province. With each mission, China is beefing up its space-based internet network to connect more of us across Asia. 🌐
Built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March-12 is all about efficiency. It hauls 12 tonnes into LEO and is assembled and tested horizontally—think of it like a space subway that cuts prep time and speeds up the launch schedule. ⚡️
This was its fourth flight and the Long March series’ 616th overall. The team’s tweaks have made the rocket lighter and leaner, so they can keep rolling out more launches. More satellites mean better global coverage for everything from live streams to online classrooms in remote areas. 🎥📚
Over the next five years, the Long March-12 is set to rock plenty more LEO missions. Get ready for a seriously connected future—your next call, class, or gaming session could be powered by space tech! 🎮✨
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China launches internet satellites on efficient Long March-12 rocket
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