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
The import and export cargo volume of Urumqi Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region skyrocketed by 604.9 percent year-on-year to reach 35,000 tons during the first 11 months of 2024, according to the Urumqi Diwopu International Airport Customs.
The airport has optimized its route network to reduce flight times and increase connectivity, with a focus on serving the needs of its growing cargo and passenger markets.
Urumqi Airport's aviation logistics has experienced a rapid development, with the introduction of innovative services such as bonded aviation oil, which has improved the port's business environment and driven international logistics growth
Urumqi Airport currently operates a comprehensive network of 15 regular freight routes, connecting 15 cities across 12 countries in Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Urumqi Airport sees rise of over 600 pct in import, export cargo volume
