Yesterday (Dec 9), the Chinese mainland launched the Shiyan-22 communication technology test satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province 🚀. A Long March-3B rocket lifted off at 11:08 p.m. Beijing Time, sending Shiyan-22 into its target orbit.
Shiyan-22 will test satellite communication, radio and TV broadcasting, and data transmission, offering a sneak peek into next-gen connectivity 🛰️. Engineers will run a series of technical tests to validate its performance.
This mission marks the 615th flight of the Chinese mainland's Long March rocket series. In a record-setting day, three Long March launches took off on Tuesday: the 15th batch of low-orbit internet satellites, the Yaogan-47 remote sensing satellite, and Shiyan-22 🎉.
For South and Southeast Asia's tech-savvy crowd, these launches hint at smoother live streams, faster data links, and more robust broadcast services on the horizon. Imagine cricket matches in HD without a glitch or instant uploads of your travel vlogs across the region!
Stay tuned as Shiyan-22 begins operations and helps shape the digital future of Asia 🌏. We'll keep you posted on the latest space tech updates!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
