China's Kinetica 1-Y7 rocket deploys 6 satellites in space

These satellites will be used to gather data and images for urban construction planning, environmental monitoring, weather forecast and other civilian purposes.

The "Y7" in the designation code signifies that it was the seventh in the rocket series. The launch marked the 31st space mission in China this year.

The Kinetica 1 type conducted its debut flight at the Jiuquan center in July 2022, making it the country's largest and most powerful solid-propellant rocket at the time. To date, it has carried out seven launches and deployed 63 satellites in space.