China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)
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A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.