China launches its rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellites

China launched its first batch of internet satellites on Tuesday, aiming to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

The constellation, called “Thousand Sails,” will consist of over 15,000 low-Earth orbit satellites to provide global internet coverage.

A Long March 6A rocket from Taiyuan launch center delivered the initial 18 satellites, marking a successful mission according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. By 2025, China plans to deploy 648 satellites in the first phase, CNBC has reported.

read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/06/china-launches-its-rival-to-elon-musks-starlink-internet-satellites.html

Links for B.C.

Visit My Website
https://bcbegley.com

Follow Me On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley

Subscribe To My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley

Watch Me On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A

Follow Me On Twitter
https://twitter.com/BC_News1

Watch Me On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-280191

Follow Me On Gab
https://gab.com/BC_Begley

Follow Me On Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley