What Happened
Growing Demand For Satellite Constellations Drives Increased Launch Frequency
China is experiencing a surge in commercial rocket launches, driven by the growing demand for low Earth orbit satellite constellations. CAS Space, a major player in the commercial launch sector, recently launched nine satellites into space on its Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket. This marks the 16th mission for the rocket series, highlighting the country’s increasing capabilities in the space industry. The trend was reported by an unknown source.