China successfully placed the tenth batch of Guowang low-Earth-orbit broadband satellites into orbit on 25 August, using a Long March 8A Y2 rocket that lifted off from the new commercial launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center at 19:08 UTC. The mission, also referred to as SatNet LEO Group 10, is part of China’s planned megaconstellation intended to provide global high-speed internet services and compete with foreign systems such as Starlink. The latest launch continues a rapid cadence aimed at populating the constellation, which is expected to comprise thousands of spacecraft once completed. Tracking data show the rocket’s upper stage performed a routine propellant dump roughly 90 minutes after liftoff, with residents in Germany reporting a visible plume at 20:38 UTC. All satellites were confirmed to have reached their preset orbit, according to state media, marking the second Long March 8A flight this year and underscoring the growing role of China’s commercial launch infrastructure.