China’s space ambitions soared to new heights this weekend as a Long March-2D rocket roared into the sky from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Saturday launch delivered two cutting-edge satellites into orbit, marking another leap for the country’s rapidly advancing space program.
The mission, which lifted off at 12:11 p.m. Beijing time, successfully deployed the Gaojing-3 02 satellite, designed for high-resolution Earth observation, and the Tianyan-23 satellite, whose capabilities remain shrouded in scientific intrigue.
This launch marks the 564th mission for the Long March rocket series, a symbol of China’s growing footprint in global space exploration. Analysts say the Gaojing satellites could revolutionize environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster response—tech that benefits us all.
Youth across the globe are tuning in as space becomes the next frontier for international collaboration (and friendly competition!). What’s next for China’s cosmic ambitions? Stay locked to NewspaperAmigo.com for updates!
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China launches new satellites with Long March-2D carrier rocket
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