China has just added another superpower move in space exploration! On Tuesday, a modified Long March-7 rocket blazed off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the island province of Hainan on the Chinese mainland, carrying the brand-new Yaogan-45 remote sensing satellite 🛰️🚀.
Lift-off happened at 10 a.m., sending Yaogan-45 smoothly into its preset orbit. This high-tech eye in the sky will help scientists with everything from land resource surveys and crop yield estimates to disaster prevention and mitigation. Imagine farmers checking their fields from space or authorities responding faster to storms—¡qué impresionante! 🌱🌪️
The Long March-7 is a next-gen medium-sized carrier rocket, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. With the power to deliver over 8 tonnes to medium orbit and at least 7 tonnes to high orbit, it's a key player in China's ambitions beyond Earth.
This launch marks the 594th flight mission of the Long March rocket family, highlighting decades of steady progress and innovation in space tech. For young explorers, entrepreneurs, and space enthusiasts across the globe, this is another exciting chapter in humanity's quest to reach for the stars.
Stay tuned to see where Yaogan-45 takes us next—because in the world of space, every satellite is a story waiting to unfold! 🌌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
