China launches new internet satellite group

Summary

China launched a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan carrying a batch of internet satellites into low orbit. The satellites entered their designated orbit in the 674th flight mission of the Long March rocket series.

Key Points
  • China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket from Hainan on Sunday, carrying a batch of internet satellites into space.
  • The payloads were the 28th group of low-orbit internet satellites and entered the designated orbit successfully.
  • The satellites were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology.
  • The launch marked the 674th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
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