China just made waves—literally—by launching its Gravity-1 rocket from a sea platform off the coast of the Chinese mainland near Haiyang in Shandong Province. At 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, the rocket soared into space and deployed three satellites into their orbits with pinpoint accuracy. 🚀
Onboard were a wide-field satellite, designed to capture large swaths of Earth in a single shot (think epic panoramic selfies of our planet!), plus two experimental satellites testing new tech for future missions. These in-orbit experiments help engineers fine-tune cutting-edge gear without heading back to Earth for tweaks.
Sea-based launches offer flexibility—you can pick clear-water tracks, avoid busy flight paths, and dial in the perfect launch angle. It’s a move that echoes global players (younger spacefaring nations, we’re looking at you!). For tech buffs and space fans in South and Southeast Asia, this show of mobile launch prowess is pure inspiration. 🌟
As the space race heats up with private players and national programs in the region gearing up, China’s Gravity-1 sea launch marks another milestone. Stay tuned—space is getting more dynamic than ever! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
