China launches 28th batch of internet satellites 15 days after previous mission

On October 25 China launched its 28th batch of low-orbit internet satellites on a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan, 15 days after the 27th batch flew on a Long March-12. Satellite count, speeds, pricing and a commercial service date were not disclosed.

• The 28th batch lifted off on October 25 at 10:03 Beijing time
• The 27th batch launched on October 10 aboard a Long March-12
• Satellites were built by the China Academy of Space Technology
• Number of satellites, pricing and service launch date remain undisclosed