China launched 18 satellites into space on Tuesday aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 19:06 Beijing Time.
The launch marks the 539th successful flight mission for the Long March carrier rocket series.
The 18 satellites, which have entered their preset orbit, are the second group of its kind to shape China's "Qianfan Constellation". The plan, also known as the "G60 Constellation", is to build a network of low Earth orbit (LEO) multimedia satellites.
Under the "Qianfan Constellation" plan, a network of more than 10,000 LEOs will be deployed by 2030, to bring expanded coverage, and faster and lower-cost services.
China successfully launches another 18-satellite group for Qianfan Constellation
China successfully launches another 18-satellite group for Qianfan Constellation
China congratulates Yamandu Orsi on his election as the new president of Uruguay, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Orsi will succeed the sitting president Luis Lacalle Pou in the 2025-2030 period after winning the second round of the presidential elections. Lacalle Pou recognized the opposition candidate as president-elect on Sunday.
"We express congratulations for this smooth and successful presidential election in Uruguay and congratulate Mr. Yamandu Orsi on his election as the new president. China attaches high importance to growing relations with Uruguay and stands ready to work with Uruguay to further strengthen mutual political trust, deepen cooperation and exchanges in various fields, have closer communication and coordination in international and regional affairs, and work for the sustained and in-depth development of our comprehensive strategic partnership to the benefit of the two peoples," said Mao.
China congratulates Yamandu Orsi on election as Uruguayan president: spokeswoman
