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China initiates space mission with launch of new group of satellites

China successfully launched a rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, carrying a reported 18 satellites into space. This launch is part of China’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in space. The Long March-6 carrier rocket, which carried the constellation of satellites, reached its designated orbit as planned without any issues, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

China’s space program has been actively conducting various missions, including crewed spaceflights, establishing a space station with a crew of three astronauts, and sending a rover to the Moon to collect rocks and soil samples. Additionally, China has developed the Beidou System, a network of satellites used for national security, communication, and scientific purposes. This system serves as an alternative to the GPS system, primarily controlled by China’s rival, the United States, and is considered a potential competitor in the field of navigation technology.

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