🚀 Earlier today, on Dec. 31, 2025, China’s Long March-7 rocket roared off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan, sending two Shijian-29 satellites into orbit. Talk about an epic way to end the year! 🔥
The twin satellites—Shijian-29A and Shijian-29B—will run a series of space target detection tests. In simple terms, they’re like the high-tech security cameras of space, helping track objects from space debris to other satellites. 🌌
Built by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), this upgraded Long March-7 is China’s medium-sized, high-orbit workhorse. It can throw up either a single satellite or a duo like today's in one go—pretty neat, right?
This mission also hit some sweet milestones: it was the 623rd flight of the Long March series and capped off a record-breaking year for CASC with 73 launches in 2025 (that’s up from 51 in 2024!). 🚀✨
For young space fans in Bengaluru, Manila, Jakarta, and beyond, this launch shows Asia’s major momentum in space tech. Where will we be aiming our eyes next? Stay tuned! 👀🌟
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China launches Shijian-29 satellites for space technology verification
cgtn.com
