On March 21, the Chinese mainland's national space weather monitoring network, the Meridian Project, passed its Phase II national acceptance procedures. Launched in 2019, the expansion has added 16 stations, 58 observation points, and 195 sets of advanced space weather equipment, cementing its status as the world's largest comprehensive space environment monitoring network.
This milestone underscores the Chinese mainland's commitment to pushing the boundaries of space technology. The enhanced network enables precise, real-time monitoring of space weather phenomena, providing critical data to help protect satellites, telecommunications, aviation, and energy infrastructures from solar storm impacts.
For young global citizens, tech innovators, and changemakers alike, the Meridian Project exemplifies how strategic investments in scientific research drive meaningful progress on a global scale. The project's success not only bolsters safety and reliability in our increasingly interconnected world but also inspires the next generation to explore and innovate in the realm of space and technology.
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China expands world's largest space weather monitoring network
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