Hey space squad! 🚀 This Sunday at 11:33 a.m., the Lijian-1 Y8 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the Chinese mainland.
It just sent three satellites into orbit: one from Pakistan and two by AIRSAT, a rising commercial satellite solution provider. Pretty cool, right?
Here’s why it matters for you:
- Boost for Asia’s space scene: More affordable launches mean more local projects can go orbital.
- Opportunities for startups: Got ideas for Earth observation or IoT in agriculture? Satellites could be the key.
- Data-driven future: From disaster response to smart cities, space tech is leveling up our lives.
With companies diving into commercial space travel, young innovators in South and Southeast Asia have a front-row seat to the next frontier. Who knows, your idea might be the next payload!
Stay tuned for more cosmic updates and keep dreaming big under the stars. 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
