In a landmark moment for aerospace tech, the Chinese mainland on Friday sent its Shiyan-29 test satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province.
The mission lifted off at 10:34 a.m. local time, riding aboard a Long March-3C carrier rocket paired with the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage. Moments later, Shiyan-29 successfully settled into its preset orbit, kicking off a series of experiments.
Designed for space environment exploration and related technology trials, Shiyan-29 will gather critical data to inform the next generation of orbital systems. This launch marks the 592nd flight mission for the Long March series, underscoring decades of flight heritage.
As global space research intensifies, missions like Shiyan-29 demonstrate how targeted test satellites play a crucial role in advancing orbital technologies.
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China launches Shiyan-29 test satellite for space environment research
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