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China launches Guowang satellites after Long March 7A failure, alongside UAE mission

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China launched a new batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites over the weekend, using a Long March 12 shortly after a Long March 7A failure. A separate Long March 2C mission carried a developmental satellite for the United Arab Emirates, highlighting continued launch activity across multiple vehicle families.

Discovered 2026-08-17T03:30:40.719042-07:00 | 2026-08-17T03:30:40.719042-07:00

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  • The Guowang launch advances China’s megaconstellation deployment while demonstrating continued Long March 12 operations following the recent Long March 7A failure.
  • The separate Long March 2C mission for the UAE underscores China’s ongoing role in launching international spacecraft and supporting foreign satellite development.

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