“开门红”一日双箭 中国航天2026年高密度发射大幕拉开

Core Viewpoint - China successfully launched two significant space missions on January 13, 2026, marking the beginning of a high-density launch schedule for the year [1][3]. Group 1: Launch Details - The first mission involved the successful launch of 18 low Earth orbit satellites for satellite internet using the Long March 8A rocket from the Hainan commercial space launch site [1][3]. - The second mission was the successful launch of the Remote Sensing Satellite No. 50-01 using the Long March 6 modified rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center [1]. - This dual launch on the same day is seen as a strong start for China's space endeavors in 2026 [1]. Group 2: Technical Specifications - The Long March 8A rocket is a two-and-a-half stage liquid launch vehicle, with a core diameter of 3.35 meters and a total length of approximately 50.5 meters [3]. - The rocket has a launch weight of about 371 tons and a launch thrust of approximately 480 tons, designed to meet the needs of deploying satellite constellations in low Earth orbit [3]. - The Long March 8 series has achieved six successful launches since its first flight in 2025, and it is expected to undertake even more frequent missions in 2026 [3]. Group 3: Milestones - The recent launch marks the 625th flight of the Long March series of rockets and the 11th successful launch from the Hainan commercial space launch site [3]. - The total number of spacecraft developed and successfully launched by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has surpassed 600 [3].