In a significant advancement for space technology, the Chinese mainland successfully launched two high-resolution radar satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday.
The mission was carried out by a Long March-2C rocket, which soared into the sky at 7:39 a.m., deploying the satellites Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and 04 into their designated orbits. This marks the 547th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
Developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellites are equipped with state-of-the-art phased array radar systems. These systems are capable of providing all-day, all-weather, high-resolution radar imagery, making them invaluable for various applications such as natural resource management, urban security, emergency response, and maritime affairs.
The Long March-2C rocket, a liquid-propellant rocket developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, is renowned for its versatility. It is primarily used to launch satellites into low Earth orbit and sun-synchronous orbits and is capable of operating from China’s three major launch sites: Xichang, Jiuquan, and Taiyuan.
This successful launch underscores China's growing prowess in space technology and its commitment to enhancing capabilities in satellite imaging and monitoring.
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