Blast off 🎉! In a dazzling display of innovation, the Chinese mainland successfully launched its new data relay satellite, Tianlian II-05, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province on Sunday night.
At 11:54 p.m. Beijing Time, the Long March-3B carrier rocket sent the second-generation geosynchronous orbit satellite into its planned trajectory, marking the 572nd mission of the famous Long March series.
Tianlian II-05 is set to provide essential telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) services for manned spacecraft, including spaceships and space stations, as well as medium and low-Earth-orbit satellites. This means smoother space communication and more reliable support for future missions.
For space buffs and tech enthusiasts alike, this launch is like a scene straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster—pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration! 🚀✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
