China launches into space a domestic record of 41 satellites aboard a single rocket
The rocket was launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, founded in March 1966. / Photo: AP Archive
China has launched into space its biggest constellations of satellites aboard a single rocket, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Long March-2D Y88 rocket carried a record 41 satellites, including Jilin-1 Gaofen 06A, into the space on Thursday, setting a domestic record for the most satellites lifted in one go.
These satellites will be used for commercial remote sensing services and verification of related technologies.
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