China marked a stellar close to 2025 with the successful launch of its Tianhui-7 (Sky Drawing) satellite from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Tuesday. The Long March-4B rocket roared into the sky at 12:12 p.m., delivering the satellite into its preset orbit like a cosmic delivery driver 🚀.
Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, the Tianhui-7 will supercharge geographic mapping and land resource surveys—think Google Earth, but with next-level precision for scientific and national planning needs. 🌍🔭
The Long March-4B rocket, a versatile workhorse from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, flexed its 2.5-tonne payload capacity during this mission. This launch capped off a banner year for the Long March-4 series, which completed seven flawless missions in 2025 alone. Talk about sticking the landing! 🎯
With this 622nd flight mission for the Long March family, China continues to cement its status as a space-tech heavyweight. Students and professionals alike are geeking out over how this tech could reshape urban planning and climate research. 📊✨
