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China launches second batch of 18 satellites for Thousand Sails megaconstellation


MILAN — China successfully launched the second group of 18 satellites for the planned 14,000-satellite Thousand Sails megaconstellation Tuesday. A Long March 6A rocket lifted off from Taiyuan Satel…

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