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What will be China's next major satellite launch destination beyond LEO by end of 2025?
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China Successfully Launches Long March-5B Rocket at 6 PM, Sending 552nd Flight of Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Dec 16, 2024, 11:58 AM
On December 16, 2024, China successfully launched a group of low Earth orbit satellites intended for a satellite internet constellation. The launch took place at 6:00 PM Beijing Time from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, utilizing the Long March-5B rocket along with the Yuanzheng-2 upper stage. This mission marked the 552nd flight of the Long March rocket series. In total, there are currently around 11,000 active satellites in Earth's orbit, with over 7,600 in low Earth orbit, highlighting the growing presence of satellite technology globally.
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