Remote-sensing satellite centre to further China's socioeconomic growth
27 September 2022
The Chinese Academy of Sciences launched the National Engineering Research Center for Remote Sensing Satellite Applications in Beijing on 26 September, with goals of making more breakthroughs in core technologies, training quality engineering talent and harnessing the potential of satellite technologies to support the nation's major strategic needs.
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Shiyan 16A, Shiyan 16B and Shiyan 17 satellites launched
27 September 2022
On 27 September at 07:50 BJT, a Long March 6 rocket carried the Shiyan 16A, Shiyan 16B and Shiyan 17 satellites into space. The CZ-6 launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The Shiyan satellite trio will provide data for land survey, urban planning, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
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Yaogan 36 was launched by a CZ-2D rocket
26 September 2022
On 26 September at 21:38 BJT, a CZ-2D lifted a Yaogan 36 remote sensing satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite entered the planned orbit successfully.
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Shiyan 14 and Shiyan 15 launched
25 September 2022
On 25 September, at 06:55 BJT, a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket launched the Shiyan 14 and Shiyan 15 satellites from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The Shiyan 14 will mainly be used to conduct scientific experiments and verify new technologies, while the Shiyan 15 will provide data in the fields of land survey, urban planning, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
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