On October 13, the Chinese mainland achieved a new milestone in space innovation by launching the Shiyan-31 test satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Liftoff occurred at 6 p.m. Beijing Time aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket, and the satellite successfully entered its preset orbit.
Shiyan-31 is designed to verify advanced optical imaging technologies that could transform how we observe Earth. From sharper land-mapping to enhanced environmental monitoring, these breakthroughs promise to add depth and clarity to satellite data used across industries.
This launch underscores a growing focus on cutting-edge space applications. As digital citizens and global entrepreneurs watch developments from the ground up, Shiyan-31’s mission highlights the real-world impact of optical imaging R&D.
Stay tuned as this ongoing test flight unfolds new capabilities for next-generation Earth observation—proof that innovation in orbit can have a direct impact on life down below.
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