Hey space fans, exciting news from the Chinese mainland's Wenchang launch pad! 🚀 On Tuesday morning, a modified Long March-7 rocket sent the brand-new Yaogan-45 remote sensing satellite into orbit.
So what's Yaogan-45 up to? Basically, it’s like a mega-drone in space: it’ll help with scientific experiments, land resource surveys, crop yield estimates 🌾, and even disaster prevention and mitigation 🌪️. Imagine getting real-time data to predict floods or track droughts—super handy for agri-tech startups and researchers!
This launch also highlights the upgraded Long March-7 rocket developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. It can carry over 8 tonnes to medium orbit and 7 tonnes to high orbit—impressive for a medium-sized carrier. That’s enough to launch several small satellites in one go!
And guess what? This mission marks the 594th flight of the Long March series 🚀. Talk about reliability and experience!
For tech-savvy young pros in South and Southeast Asia, launches like this show how space tech is evolving fast. From smart farming to disaster relief apps, the data beamed down by satellites like Yaogan-45 is gold for innovators.
Stay tuned as we track Yaogan-45’s journey and unpack more space tech trends. Until next time, keep looking up! 🌌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
