Hey space enthusiasts! 🌌
China has just taken a giant leap in space tech by launching two high-resolution radar satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday morning.
At exactly 7:39 a.m., the Long March-2C rocket roared to life, carrying the Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and 04 satellites into orbit. Talk about starting the week with a bang! 🔥
These cutting-edge satellites, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, are equipped with high-precision phased array radar. Translation? They can snap super clear images any time, any weather! ☀️🌧️ This technology is set to boost fields like natural resource monitoring, urban security, emergency management, and maritime affairs. Pretty cool, right?
The Long March-2C rocket is no ordinary spacecraft. Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, it's a liquid-propellant rocket designed for low-orbit and sun-synchronous orbit missions. Plus, it's versatile enough to launch from all three of China's launch sites: Xichang, Jiuquan, and Taiyuan.
Fun fact: This launch marks the 547th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. Here's to many more adventures in space! 🌠
Stay tuned for more updates on space exploration and tech innovations! 🚀🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
