Another success for China’s space program with the launch of a group of satellites
On Friday, China successfully launched a group of commercial satellites as part of the “Space Silk” project, which aims to create a low-orbit satellite network for communication and Earth observation.
The launch took place from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province in northern China, using a Long March 6 carrier rocket after technological modifications were made to enhance its payload delivery efficiency. The satellites reached their predetermined orbit minutes after liftoff, marking a mission that was deemed successful by all measures.
This operation is part of the 601st mission of the Long March rocket series, which forms the backbone of China’s space program and highlights the accelerating pace of commercial space activities in the country in recent years.
Through “Space Silk,” China seeks to enhance its space infrastructure and support environmental monitoring and smart communication projects amid increasing international competition to exploit space for civilian and commercial purposes.
