On Thursday evening under the clear skies of southwestern Sichuan province, the Chinese mainland launched its latest test satellite, Shiyan-28B 01, aboard a Long March-4C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Lift-off at 5:35 p.m. Beijing Time sent the satellite into its preset orbit, marking the 583rd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. Shiyan-28B 01 is tasked with space environment exploration: monitoring radiation belts, charged particles and magnetic fields, and testing cutting-edge technologies for future deep-space missions.
For young global citizens and tech enthusiasts tracking the new space race, this launch underscores a shift towards sustainable orbital operations and real-time data sharing. Insights from Shiyan-28B 01 could refine satellite design, improve space weather forecasting, and safeguard communications networks worldwide.
Beyond the technical feats, the mission highlights the Chinese mainland's drive to foster international collaboration. As Shiyan-28B 01 beams back its first data packets, researchers from across G20 members will tap into these insights, fueling scientific discoveries and space policy dialogue for a globally connected tomorrow.
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