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  • 06/08/2024
On Tuesday, China launched a new group of 18 satellites into space – with many more to follow. They’re designed to be part of the G60 Starlink constellation.

But what is that? Let CGTN’s exclusive animation explain.

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00:00China's Shanghai Spacecom satellite technology has launched the first step towards its G60
00:05Starlink network.
00:0618 satellites are now in space, but the plan is to put more than 15,000 into orbit by 2030.
00:13The mega-constellation will provide global internet access while protecting data security.

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