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Detailed explanation-1: -China launched a Long March 11 rocket from an ocean platform in the Yellow Sea early Tuesday (Sept. 15), successfully sending nine satellites into orbit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: China has successfully launched a solid-propellant carrier rocket from a ship in the Yellow Sea and successfully sent nine satellites into orbit. This is the country’s second such sea-based launch mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -By India Today Web Desk: The United Kingdom is set to conduct its first orbital launch from the country as nine satellites are set to fly into space from a Boeing 747.

Detailed explanation-4: -Of the 4, 852 active artificial satellites orbiting the Earth as of January 1, 2022, 2, 944 belong to the United States. This is by far the largest number of any single country, with their nearest competitor, China, accounting for only 499.

Detailed explanation-5: -China’s commercial carrier rockets have welcomed a new member to the family, after the Smart Dragon-3, or Jielong-3, made its successful maiden flight on Friday from the waters of the Yellow Sea, sending 14 satellites precisely into their designated orbit.