Ke Ji Ri Bao·2025-12-26 02:45Group 1 - The Long March 8A rocket successfully launched 17 low-orbit satellite internet satellites into the designated orbit on December 26, 2025, marking a successful mission [1] - The Long March 8A rocket is a two-and-a-half stage liquid launch vehicle developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation [3] - The rocket has demonstrated high reliability, adaptability, and rapid execution capabilities, achieving six successful launches in its debut year [3] Group 2 - The launch team optimized the launch process, shortening the timeline by 8 days through parallel testing and integration of testing processes, significantly enhancing launch efficiency [3] - Adjustments to the rocket's status improved its payload capacity, increasing the satellite's orbital height and reducing the distance to the target orbit, which effectively lowers satellite fuel consumption [3] - This launch marks the 620th mission of the Long March series of rockets [3]