China is reaching new heights! 🚀 On Wednesday morning, a Long March-2D rocket ignited at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, sending the Yaogan-42 01 satellite soaring into space.
Blasting off at 6:56 a.m. Beijing Time, the powerful two-stage rocket lifted a 1.3-tonne payload into a sun-synchronous orbit 700 kilometers above Earth. This successful launch marks the 515th mission for the Long March series, showcasing China's advanced capabilities in space technology.
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center, one of China's three major launch sites, continues to play a crucial role in deploying satellites that help with remote sensing, weather forecasting, and more. Stay tuned as China continues to expand its presence in the cosmos! 🌍✨
