Hey fam! 🌟 The Chinese mainland just launched its Shiyan-29 test satellite at 10:34 a.m., blasting off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province aboard a Long March-3C rocket with the Yuanzheng-1 upper stage booster. It nailed its preset orbit—mission success! 🚀
What's Shiyan-29 up to? 🤔 It's on a mission to explore the space environment—think cosmic radiation, solar wind, and magnetic fields—and to run tech tests. That intel is crucial for designing tougher satellites and keeping our GPS and comms signals strong.
This launch marks the Long March series’ 592nd mission—talk about a legacy in action! 🌠 Since the first flight, these rockets have powered everything from weather watchers to deep-space probes for the Chinese mainland.
Space's not just a one-player game anymore. From the Indian space agency’s bold missions to private startups shaking up the scene, we’re witnessing a new era of space exploration across Asia. Keep your eyes on the skies—there's so much more on the horizon! 🔭✨
So, which space milestone are you most excited about? Let us know! 👇
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China launches Shiyan-29 test satellite for space environment research
cgtn.com
