China orbits first Guowang internet satellites, with thousands more to come
While there are open questions about how China will use its satellite megaconstellations, their deployment will require a significant increase in the country’s launch capacity, driving the development of new commercial rockets, including reusable boosters, to lower costs and increase their flight rate. The Long March 5B rocket, developed by China’s incumbent state-owned launch company, is […]
December 17, 2024 | broadband, china, launch, long march, long march 5b, megaconstellation, Science, Space, space debris, US Space Force | No comments