Lead item · 6 July 2026

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Qianfan launches twice in two days, reaching 238 satellites

China nears its service threshold early, compressing SES's window in Africa and Southeast Asia.

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 6 July 2026, 05:07 UTC

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