Published: 13:25, May 14, 2025 | Updated: 19:47, May 15, 2025
China launches space computing satellite constellation
By Xinhua
A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying a space computing satellite constellation blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on May 14, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

JIUQUAN - China launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket on Wednesday, placing a space computing satellite constellation into space.

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The rocket blasted off at 12:12 pm (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.

It was the 576th flight mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.