China Successfully Launches Four New Satellites
Summary
China has successfully launched four PISAT-2 satellites into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using a Long March-2D rocket. The new satellites, developed by Beijing-based Galaxy Space, can process remote sensing data in space and operate in night or cloudy conditions thanks to artificial aperture radar technology.
Key Points
- China launched four PISAT-2 satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province on Saturday.
- The satellites were carried by a Long March-2D rocket and all entered their predetermined orbits successfully.
- Developed by Galaxy Space, the satellites use artificial aperture radar and onboard intelligent processing for real-time remote sensing.
- The satellites are expected to support Earth observation, disaster management, natural resource monitoring, and environmental change studies.
