What Happened
China Prepares For Orbital Launch From Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
A Landspace ZhuQue-2E Block 2 rocket is set to conduct an orbital launch from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on September 15. The launch, scheduled for 14:25 BJT / 6:25 UTC, may carry Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology’s Spacesail high-speed internet constellation, with ten satellites potentially onboard. This launch is part of China’s expanding space program, which has seen significant developments in recent years. The launch was first reported by NASASpaceflight.com.