【#Tech24H】At 22:42 on the 17th, at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, a Long March 8 launch vehicle successfully sent the ninth batch of Qianfan constellation satellites into their intended orbits. All satellites are in normal condition, and the launch mission was a complete success. The Qianfan constellation is a lowEarth orbit (LEO) satellite internet constellation being built and operated by Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. The Long March 8 launch vehicle was developed under the leadership of the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. This year, the Long March 8 has entered a highdensity launch mode, supporting the construction of China’s LEO satellite internet constellation. This mission marks the second launch of this rocket type this year. [ By Zhang Liyan | Tang Ruohan ]