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China Expands Its Space Ambitions with Multiple Satellite Launches

Recent launches include China's first medium Earth orbit broadband satellites, aiming to enhance global internet coverage.

  • China successfully launched the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into medium Earth orbit, initiating a new broadband internet constellation.
  • The Long March 3B and 6C rockets were instrumental in deploying these satellites, marking significant milestones in China's aerospace program.
  • The Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite will test advanced communication technologies, potentially rivaling SpaceX's Starlink network.
  • China plans to expand this constellation with up to 32 satellites, aiming for comprehensive global coverage.
  • These efforts are part of China's broader strategy to develop its commercial space sector and increase its number of orbital missions.
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