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Zhuque-2 Rocket Launches 10 Satellites

October 16, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Zhuque-2 Rocket launches 10 satellites into orbit.
Eight computing satellites from ADA Space's Star Computing Program.
Lanta Intelligence's Guangchuan-03 and Guangchuan-04 satellites also launched.
China's space computing enters large-scale deployment phase.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may signal China's growing dominance in space computing, with the Zhuque-2 rocket series providing reliable launch capabilities. The Star Computing Program's expansion suggests a significant investment in on-orbit computing, which could have implications for the global space industry and may accelerate the development of space-based computing services.

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What Happened

China Enters Large-Scale Space Computing Deployment

The Zhuque-2 Improved Y4 carrier rocket successfully launched 10 satellites into their planned orbits, marking China’s formal transition of space computing from in-orbit validation to large-scale deployment. The launch included eight computing satellites from ADA Space’s Star Computing Program and two satellites from Lanta Intelligence. The satellites will conduct in-orbit validation of key technologies, including high-performance computing payloads and laser communication networks. According to BigGo Finance, this launch is a significant milestone in China’s space computing development, with the industry expected to reach $100 billion by 2030.

Source | Originally Published: October 16, 2026

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