China launched 18 satellites into space on Tuesday aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 19:06 Beijing Time.
The launch marks the 539th successful flight mission for the Long March carrier rocket series.
The 18 satellites, which have entered their preset orbit, are the second group of its kind to shape China's "Qianfan Constellation". The plan, also known as the "G60 Constellation", is to build a network of low Earth orbit (LEO) multimedia satellites.
Under the "Qianfan Constellation" plan, a network of more than 10,000 LEOs will be deployed by 2030, to bring expanded coverage, and faster and lower-cost services.
China successfully launches another 18-satellite group for Qianfan Constellation
China successfully launches another 18-satellite group for Qianfan Constellation
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has described his visit to China as highly significant and productive, with the two sides holding in-depth talks on bilateral relations and all the pressing issues Iran currently faces.
Araghchi, who visited China on Wednesday and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said in an interview with Iranian state-run IRIB news agency that post-war Iran is entering a new phase of international cooperation.
"Our Chinese friends also believe that Iran after the war is different from Iran before the war, that it has proven its capabilities and strength. Therefore, a new phase of cooperation between Iran and other countries lies ahead," he said.
The foreign minister said the two sides reviewed a full range of current issues and yielded fruitful results.
"We reviewed all the current issues, matters related to the war and how to end it, the negotiations currently under way, issues related to Iran's nuclear program and the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities, matters related to sanctions, and all bilateral issues. The issue of the Strait of Hormuz, which was one of our serious topics, and the necessity of respecting the rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with all existing viewpoints, were also discussed," he said.
Iranian foreign minister hails fruitful China visit, says all pressing issues discussed
Iranian foreign minister hails fruitful China visit, says all pressing issues discussed
