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South China Morning Post

China launches more satellites for Starlink rival as it races to meet target

South China Morning Post
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Second group of 18 satellites have been sent into orbit on a Long March 6A rocket.

G60 project aims to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink with a low-orbit constellation of more than 10,000 satellites.

The Shanghai company behind the project has ambitious targets.

It aims to launch 108 satellites this year and 648 next year for regional network.

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English

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