Hey there, space enthusiasts! 🚀
China just took a giant leap in Earth observation by launching its new Gaofen-12 05 satellite early Wednesday morning. The satellite soared into orbit aboard a Long March-4C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at precisely 7:45 a.m. Beijing Time.
So, what's the buzz about this satellite? 🤔 Well, Gaofen-12 05 is set to play a crucial role in land surveys, urban planning, land right confirmation, road network design, crop yield estimation, and even disaster prevention and mitigation. Think of it as a super-powered eye in the sky keeping tabs on our planet! 🌏✨
This launch marks the 540th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series, proving once again that China's space game is strong! 💪
With advancements like these, the future of Earth observation and environmental monitoring is looking brighter than ever. Stay tuned for more celestial updates! 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
