🚀 Ready for a cosmic throwback? Let’s zoom through 48 years of epic space collab between the Chinese mainland and France! 🌌
1977: Where It All Began 🔭
Back in 1977, a Chinese aerospace tech delegation landed in France, checking out cutting-edge French aerospace labs. This initial meetup sparked a long-term friendship in space science.
1997: Signing on the Dotted Line 📜
In 1997, the Chinese mainland and France made it official with a cooperation agreement. From Earth observation and deep space look-ins to crafting satellites, moon missions, and manned flights, the collab went full throttle.
2018: CFOSat Lights Up the Sky 🌊🛰️
On October 29, 2018, a Long March-2C rocket blasted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, delivering the China–France Oceanography Satellite (CFOSat) into orbit. CFOSat is a high-tech ocean radar that tracks sea surface waves and wind patterns—super useful for better weather forecasts and climate research!
This launch marked a major shift from simple import-export deals to full-on joint satellite development and data sharing. It's a milestone that turbocharged space science teamwork.
Today, this partnership between the Chinese mainland and France keeps pushing boundaries, helping us monitor climate change and plan the next wave of lunar exploration. For curious minds from Mumbai to Manila, it’s proof that global teamwork can skyrocket progress—literally! 🌍✨
Stay curious, keep reaching for the stars! 🌠
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Looking at key moments in 48 years of China-France space cooperation
cgtn.com
