Chinese private rocket launches 18 satellites, boosting low-orbit internet constellation

China's private company CAS Space successfully launched 18 satellites using their Kinetica-2 rocket, advancing the deployment of China's Qianfan low-Earth orbit satellite internet constellation. The rocket, capable of heavy payload deliveries and rapid launches, showcases China's growing private aerospace capabilities supporting national space infrastructure.

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