China's space program achieved another milestone on Sunday as the Long March-11 Y6 carrier rocket successfully deployed three experimental satellites into orbit. The launch took place at 5:01 am Beijing Time from waters off Haiyang in Shandong Province, marking the 606th mission in the Long March series – a testament to China's expanding capabilities in space technology.
The satellites, developed for space technology experiments, were delivered to their preset orbits by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. Maritime launches like this demonstrate China's growing flexibility in space operations, offering cost-effective solutions for low-inclination satellite deployments.
Since its maiden flight in 2015, the Long March-11 – China's only solid-fueled rocket capable of both land and sea launches – has become crucial for commercial satellite deployments. This latest mission reinforces China's position as a key player in the global space industry, with potential implications for telecommunications, Earth observation, and scientific research.
