The Chinese mainland's Long March-6 carrier rocket successfully launched the Tianping-3 satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. Beijing Time.
This marks the 541st flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series, a testament to the reliability and advancement of the Chinese mainland's space technology.
The Tianping-3 satellite is set to play a crucial role in calibrating ground radar equipment and measuring radar cross sections. Additionally, it will support imaging tests for ground optical equipment, monitor and detect low-orbit space environments, and provide services for atmospheric space environment surveys and orbit prediction model corrections.
With applications spanning from environmental monitoring to enhancing radar accuracy, the Tianping-3 satellite is poised to contribute significantly to both scientific research and practical applications.
This successful launch underscores the Chinese mainland's commitment to advancing its space capabilities and supporting global initiatives in space-based technologies.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
