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Chinasat 16

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China’s highest-capacity communications satellite launched into orbit

April 12, 2017 Stephen Clark

A Chinese Long March 3B rocket fired into space Wednesday with Shijian 13, also known as Chinasat 16, to deliver Internet connectivity to remote parts of China, airline travelers and high-speed trains.

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  • FAA clears SpaceX to launch its 9th Starship super heavy rocket, while Flight 8 mishap investigation continues
    May 23, 2025
  • SpaceX completes 450th Falcon booster landing during Friday Starlink mission
    May 23, 2025
  • New Falcon 9 booster makes its debut on Starlink delivery mission
    May 20, 2025
  • SpaceX scrubs Monday night Falcon 9 launch minutes before liftoff
    May 19, 2025
  • Department of the Air Force issues draft documents for new SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base
    May 19, 2025
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