China just added a high-tech eye in the sky ! The Gaofen-12 05 satellite soared into orbit Wednesday morning aboard a Long March-4C rocket, marking another leap in Earth observation tech that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie
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Launch Details: Precision Meets Ambition
The satellite lifted off at 7:45 a.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center—a remote base in northwest China that’s become a hub for space innovation. Within minutes, it slipped into its preset orbit, ready to snap ultra-clear images of our planet.
Why It Matters for *Your* World
This isn’t just about space bragging rights. The Gaofen satellite will:
Map cities for smarter urban planning (think fewer traffic jams!)
Predict crop yields to stabilize food supplies
Track natural disasters to speed up emergency responses
Settle land disputes with crystal-clear imaging
Fun fact: This was the 540th mission for China’s Long March rockets—proving they’re basically the Avengers of space launches at this point .
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cgtn.com