Chinaโs aerospace ambitions soared to new heights this week as the Lijian-1 Y5 commercial carrier rocket blasted off , deploying 15 cutting-edge satellites into orbit. The launch marks another milestone in the countryโs rapidly expanding space program, blending scientific innovation with global collaboration.
The rocket lifted off at 12:03 p.m. local time from a commercial aerospace site in northwest China , carrying satellites designed for Earth observation, atmospheric studies, and tech development. Among the payloads were the Jilin-1 Gaofen series (perfect for snapping ultra-HD Earth pics ), the Yunyao-1 weather-monitoring fleet , and Omanโs first ever Chinese-launched remote-sensing satellite โ a win for international teamwork!
This fifth mission for the Lijian-1 rocket series highlights Chinaโs growing role in the global space race. With reusable rocket tech on the rise, could this pave the way for more affordable, eco-friendly launches?
, deploying 15 cutting-edge satellites into orbit. The launch marks another milestone in the countryโs rapidly expanding space program, blending scientific innovation with global collaboration.
, carrying satellites designed for Earth observation, atmospheric studies, and tech development. Among the payloads were the Jilin-1 Gaofen series (perfect for snapping ultra-HD Earth pics 
), the Yunyao-1 weather-monitoring fleet 
, and Omanโs first ever Chinese-launched remote-sensing satellite โ a win for international teamwork!
