China on Tuesday placed its 10th batch of low-Earth-orbit broadband satellites into orbit, continuing construction of the country’s planned Guowang, or SatNet, internet constellation. A Long March-8A Y2 rocket lifted off from the new commercial pad at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site at 19:08 UTC on 25 August (03:08 Beijing time on 26 August) and delivered the satellites to their designated orbits, according to state media and the China National Space Administration. The launch extends a rapid deployment schedule for the constellation, which Beijing intends to provide global high-speed connectivity and bolster the nation’s competitiveness in satellite communications. The Guowang network is expected to comprise hundreds of spacecraft in low orbit; China has now fielded ten groups since early 2024, using a mix of Long March series rockets. Tuesday’s mission was the second Long March-8A flight this year and highlights the growing role of the Hainan site in supporting commercial and state space activities.