08 March 2019
Development and construction of the CASIC's Hongyun low-orbit broadband communications satellite network, is on a track. The first Hongyun satellite now in orbit will soon start a trial run to demonstrate how high-speed internet services from space can work, according to Ma Jie, Party Secretary of the CASIC Second Academy, which developed the system. "The first Hongyun satellite has conducted communication tests with ground control. These tests were successful in establishing a space-based internet connection and proved that the Hongyun network will allow online browsing, video display and use of the WeChat instant messaging service," she said on the sidelines of the second session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing.
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07 March 2019
Chinese researchers have constructed an high resolution urban meteorological system for accurate forecasting of the Beijing area. The integrated system of systems is using data on Beijing's urban buildings, urban land use and meteorological observation, has a horizontal resolution of one kilometer. The prediction system accurately simulated the evolution of the near-surface meteorological elements including temperature, humidity, wind and rainfall. It can predict the energy consumption of buildings, as well as estimate the changes of indoor temperature and humidity of each floor over time.
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07 March 2019
Yutu 2 rover has conducted scientific detection on some stones on the far side of the moon, which might help scientists find out whether they are from outer space or native to the Moon. Scientists said the rover has conducted scientific detection on its tracks and nearby stones. The largest stone detected has a diameter of about 20 cm, and the rover came as close as 1.2 meters to it. Experts from the National Space Science Center (NSSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said they want to figure out the origin of the stones, whether they are aboriginal on the Moon, or meteorites from outer space. If they are aboriginal, what is the physical process of their formation?
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04 March 2019
Euan McKirdy and Nanlin Fang of CNN are giving an overview on what is known about China's space power plant ambitions and which potential this technology has for terrestrial use: "China says it is working to develop a solar energy plant in space that could one day beam enough power back to Earth to light up an entire city. If scientists can overcome the formidable technical challenges, the project would represent a monumental leap in combating the Earth's addiction to dirty power sources which worsen air pollution and global warming."
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