Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

China conducted two successful Long March launches, deploying satellites for the Thousand Sails and Guowang megaconstellations. The Long March 8 launched 18 satellites for Thousand Sails on April 7, while the Long March 6A followed with five satellites for Guowang on April 8. Guowang aims for 400 satellites by 2027, part of China's broader space strategy.