China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation

China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation

HELSINKI — China launched 12 satellites early Wednesday for an on-orbit computing project led by startup ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. 

A Long March 2D rocket lifted off at 12:12 a.m. Eastern (0412 UTC) May 14 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Insulation tiles fell away from the payload fairing as the rocket climbed into a clear blue sky above the spaceport. 

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced a fully successful launch,…

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