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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lv6omzxdak2d

LAUNCH at 0749 UTC Jul 30 of Weixing Hulianwang Digui 06 zu weixing (Satellite Internet LEO Group 06 Satellites), nine more sats for the Guowang/Xingwang constellation, by CZ-8A from Hainan

https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lv75zocljs27

The Weixing Hulianwang Digui 06 internet satellites cataloged in an 866 x 879 km x 50.0 deg orbit; CZ-8A upper stage in 713 x 865 km.