Long March 2C with Yuanzheng 1 upper stage launched 2 experimental satellites
24 August 2021
On 24 August at 19:15 BJT, a Long March-2C with an Yuanzheng 1 (Expedition 1) upper stage launched two experimental satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
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1 km milestone for Zhurong
24 August 2021
By 24 August, Mars rover Zhurong had traveled more than 1,000 meters on the surface of the Red Planet. Starting its exploration, Zhurong drove down from its landing platform to the Martian surface on 22 May. As of 15 August 2021, Zhurong had accomplished planned exploration and detection tasks. CNSA said that the rover will continue to move to the boundary zone between the ancient sea and land in the southern part of Utopia Planitia to carry out tasks.
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The People's Bank of China will issue a set of commemorative coins on 30 August to celebrate the success of China's Tianwen 1 Mars mission. The coins will be issued in different denominations of gold and silver.
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Dongfang Hour China Space News Roundup! Episode from 23 August
23 August 2021
This week, Blaine Curcio and Jean Deville discuss the workforce and growth of Chinese launch companies, updates from commercial satellite company Spacety and the 2nd spacewalk by the Shenzhou 12 crew.
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Space-bred Lotus seed is a success in China
20 August 2021
In China's major space-bred lotus seed production base, Guangchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, lotus flowers are in full bloom, promising a bumper harvest for local farmers. Guangchang has sent lotus seeds to space for 6 times and developed a series of space lotus strains. Space-bred lotus strains are welcomed by growers as they have higher yield, better quality and longer flowering season, compared with traditional varieties.
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