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China launches the Gravity-1 rocket from the open sea for the first time, marking a major step forward in its commercial space ambitions. The sea-based launch successfully placed nine satellites into orbit, including six Dongpo-series satellites designed for 24/7 Earth observation in all weather conditions, alongside other satellites for... show more

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China launched a Long March-12 rocket on Wednesday from a commercial site in Hainan, sending the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites into space. The rocket lifted off at 10:44 a.m. Beijing Time and successfully placed the payload into its preset orbit, according to the launch site.

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China expands its space presence from the sea: a new leap in building its satellite internet network China successfully launched a Gravity-1 rocket from the sea off the coast of Shanghai, carrying eight Qianfan constellation satellites and an experimental high-speed communications satellite, placing them into an orbit at an altitude of 800 kilometers. Notably, the payload exceeded 3 tons, setting a new Chinese record for payload mass and orbital altitude in a single sea launch. This was also the rocket’s fourth successful sea launch. In my view, the most important aspect is not the launch itself, but the speed at which these operations are being repeated and China’s ability to turn sea launches into a practical and recurring option for building its space infrastructure. With the continued deployment of Qianfan satellites, China appears to be steadily expanding its own satellite internet network.

China expands its space presence from the sea: a new leap in building its satellite internet network China successfully launched a Gravity-1 rocket from the sea off the coast of Shanghai, carrying eight Qianfan constellation satellites and an experimental high-speed communications satellite, placing them into an orbit at an altitude of 800 kilometers. Notably, the payload exceeded 3 tons, setting a new Chinese record for payload mass and orbital altitude in a single sea launch. This was also the rocket’s fourth successful sea launch. In my view, the most important aspect is not the launch itself, but the speed at which these operations are being repeated and China’s ability to turn sea launches into a practical and recurring option for building its space infrastructure. With the continued deployment of Qianfan satellites, China appears to be steadily expanding its own satellite internet network.

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China continues to strengthen its space-based command and communication infrastructure. On July 29, the Tianlian-3-01 relay satellite was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center aboard a Long March-7A carrier rocket. The satellite will provide critical support for: 🔹 Data relay for China's crewed spacecraft 🔹 Communication and control of the Chinese space station 🔹 Support for space laboratories and other manned missions 🔹 Telemetry, tracking, and command services 🔹 Data transmission for Earth observation satellites operating in medium and low Earth orbits This launch marked the 659th mission of the Long March rocket family, highlighting China's rapidly expanding presence in space.

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China launched the Tianlian II-06 data relay satellite aboard a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Thursday, successfully placing it into its planned orbit to provide telemetry, tracking and command support for crewed missions, space stations, resource satellites and future launches.

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🇨🇳 Just after the U.S admitted it has space weapons, China broke new records in sea-launched space missions by sending nine satellites into orbit The Gravity-1 rocket lifted off near Shanghai and delivered eight communication satellites for Qianfan. One more "test" satellite rode along, all the way up to 800 kilometers. State media is calling it the world's first sea launch of a broadband megaconstellation. But the timing is what makes this worth a second look… Less than two weeks before this launch, one of China's own satellites, tied to its secretive Yaogan military reconnaissance program, broke apart in orbit for reasons nobody has confirmed. And now, the U.S. Space Force has officially confirmed it has deployed weapons into orbit for the first time. China immediately hit back, telling Washington to "stop preparing for war in space". Makes you wonder what the "test" satellite was that hitched a ride Writers: Bri, Ian

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China Achieves First Successful Net Recovery of Reusable Long March 10B Rocket China successfully launched the Long March 10B (CZ-10B) reusable launch vehicle today (10 July 2026) from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, marking a major milestone in the country’s commercial space ambitions. The mission achieved China’s first successful controlled recovery of a rocket first stage and the world’s first successful net-based recovery of an orbital-class launch vehicle. The launch took place around midday from Launch Pad No. 2 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. Approximately six minutes after stage separation, the rocket’s first stage executed a controlled vertical return to the designated recovery zone at sea. Instead of landing on a conventional drone ship, the booster was successfully captured by the offshore recovery vessel “Navigator” (领航者) using a flexible net capture system, representing the first time such a recovery method has been successfully demonstrated for an orbital launch vehicle. The Long March 10B is a new-generation commercial reusable liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket featuring a 5-metre-diameter core stage and standing nearly 70 metres tall. It is powered by seven reusable YF-100N engines. Even when configured for first-stage recovery, the rocket is capable of delivering at least 16 tonnes to low Earth orbit (LEO). The successful mission represents a significant breakthrough for China’s commercial space sector and reusable launch technology. It fills a longstanding gap in China’s capability to operate a large-lift reusable commercial launch vehicle while demonstrating an innovative recovery approach that could reduce launch costs and improve operational efficiency for future missions. The achievement also positions China among the leading nations advancing reusable launch systems, with the successful net recovery introducing a novel alternative to traditional landing platforms used by other space-launch providers.

China Achieves First Successful Net Recovery of Reusable Long March 10B Rocket China successfully launched the Long March 10B (CZ-10B) reusable launch vehicle today (10 July 2026) from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, marking a major milestone in the country’s commercial space ambitions. The mission achieved China’s first successful controlled recovery of a rocket first stage and the world’s first successful net-based recovery of an orbital-class launch vehicle. The launch took place around midday from Launch Pad No. 2 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. Approximately six minutes after stage separation, the rocket’s first stage executed a controlled vertical return to the designated recovery zone at sea. Instead of landing on a conventional drone ship, the booster was successfully captured by the offshore recovery vessel “Navigator” (领航者) using a flexible net capture system, representing the first time such a recovery method has been successfully demonstrated for an orbital launch vehicle. The Long March 10B is a new-generation commercial reusable liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket featuring a 5-metre-diameter core stage and standing nearly 70 metres tall. It is powered by seven reusable YF-100N engines. Even when configured for first-stage recovery, the rocket is capable of delivering at least 16 tonnes to low Earth orbit (LEO). The successful mission represents a significant breakthrough for China’s commercial space sector and reusable launch technology. It fills a longstanding gap in China’s capability to operate a large-lift reusable commercial launch vehicle while demonstrating an innovative recovery approach that could reduce launch costs and improve operational efficiency for future missions. The achievement also positions China among the leading nations advancing reusable launch systems, with the successful net recovery introducing a novel alternative to traditional landing platforms used by other space-launch providers.

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🚨🇵🇰 Pakistan soars toward tech sovereignty with fifth satellite in 'Space Vision 2040' push Over the past 16 months, Pakistan has launched five satellites. The country's media announced the fifth and most recent successful launch at the end of last week. All five satellites are designed for Earth observation. Primary uses include: 🔸 Monitoring crops and forecasting agricultural yields 🔸 Assessing soil condition and tracking fertilizer use 🔸 Detecting and controlling unauthorized construction 🔸 Planning transport networks 🔸 Conducting maritime border surveillance and port monitoring 🔸 Supporting geological exploration and mineral detection 🔸 Monitoring water and air pollution Satellite manufacturing: All five satellites were built by Pakistan’s domestic aerospace industry. Four of them are entirely indigenous innovations, while one was developed in collaboration with China. China’s role in the project: All satellites were launched using Chinese carrier rockets China also provided technical support, enabling Pakistan to access advanced space technologies while gradually strengthening its own domestic production capabilities Significance: The deployment of these five advanced satellites is part of Pakistan’s long-term national strategy, known as "Space Vision 2040." The overarching goal is to achieve full technological sovereignty — enabling Pakistan not only to manufacture its own satellites in the future but also to launch them independently from its own soil.

🚨🇵🇰 Pakistan soars toward tech sovereignty with fifth satellite in 'Space Vision 2040' push Over the past 16 months, Pakistan has launched five satellites. The country's media announced the fifth and most recent successful launch at the end of last week. All five satellites are designed for Earth observation. Primary uses include: 🔸 Monitoring crops and forecasting agricultural yields 🔸 Assessing soil condition and tracking fertilizer use 🔸 Detecting and controlling unauthorized construction 🔸 Planning transport networks 🔸 Conducting maritime border surveillance and port monitoring 🔸 Supporting geological exploration and mineral detection 🔸 Monitoring water and air pollution Satellite manufacturing: All five satellites were built by Pakistan’s domestic aerospace industry. Four of them are entirely indigenous innovations, while one was developed in collaboration with China. China’s role in the project: All satellites were launched using Chinese carrier rockets China also provided technical support, enabling Pakistan to access advanced space technologies while gradually strengthening its own domestic production capabilities Significance: The deployment of these five advanced satellites is part of Pakistan’s long-term national strategy, known as "Space Vision 2040." The overarching goal is to achieve full technological sovereignty — enabling Pakistan not only to manufacture its own satellites in the future but also to launch them independently from its own soil.

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China is entering the next phase of the space race: the new bottleneck is launch capacity! The world can manufacture around 2,400 satellites a year, but rockets can launch only about 1,800 satellites into orbit — leaving a gap of roughly 600 satellites every year. Even SpaceX, which controls around 65% of global launch capacity, is struggling to keep up, with some rideshare slots booked well into 2027. And this is where China has a major opportunity. With rapid advances in reusable rockets, satellites, space-based internet, and launch infrastructure, expanding launch capacity will become the next decisive battlefield of the space industry. Whoever controls the rockets controls the road to space — and China is moving fast to dominate that road.

China is entering the next phase of the space race: the new bottleneck is launch capacity! The world can manufacture around 2,400 satellites a year, but rockets can launch only about 1,800 satellites into orbit — leaving a gap of roughly 600 satellites every year. Even SpaceX, which controls around 65% of global launch capacity, is struggling to keep up, with some rideshare slots booked well into 2027. And this is where China has a major opportunity. With rapid advances in reusable rockets, satellites, space-based internet, and launch infrastructure, expanding launch capacity will become the next decisive battlefield of the space industry. Whoever controls the rockets controls the road to space — and China is moving fast to dominate that road.

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BREAKING: For the first time in history, a space launch from continental Europe has successfully reached orbit. Isar Aerospace, the German space company, launched its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in Norway today.

BREAKING: For the first time in history, a space launch from continental Europe has successfully reached orbit. Isar Aerospace, the German space company, launched its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in Norway today.

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Serendipity Space has successfully operated its orbital class satellite prototype in near-space and returned it to Earth safely. This outlines India's first successful attempt at producing pharmaceuticals outside Earth. The vehicle validated the core technologies essential for building a fleet of factories in space: advanced heatshield systems, avionics, and an autonomous pharmaceutical factory called Alchemy, carrying blockbuster commercial therapeutics in this mission. Built, tested and launched in under 6 months. Next step: orbit.

Serendipity Space has successfully operated its orbital class satellite prototype in near-space and returned it to Earth safely. This outlines India's first successful attempt at producing pharmaceuticals outside Earth. The vehicle validated the core technologies essential for building a fleet of factories in space: advanced heatshield systems, avionics, and an autonomous pharmaceutical factory called Alchemy, carrying blockbuster commercial therapeutics in this mission. Built, tested and launched in under 6 months. Next step: orbit.

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