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China's CAS Space Lijian-2 Rocket Lofts 18 Satellites in First Batch Satellite-Internet ...
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's CAS Space successfully launched its Lijian-2 rocket carrying 18 satellites in a first batch deployment for satellite-internet constellation, demonstrating a new 'single unlock' multi-satellite separation mechanism and highlighting its role as a cost-effective carrier for large-scale satellite constellation launches.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Your launch costs can drop with CAS Space's new rocket stacking many satellites under a single release system. This lets you scale satellite deployments faster and cheaper, cutting complexity and risk on your launches.
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