China orbits first Guowang internet satellites, with thousands more to come

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Source: Ars TechnicaBy: Stephen ClarkDate: 12/17/2024, 8:41:00 AM
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…
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