On Tuesday, July 22, China successfully launched nine Earth remote sensing satellites into orbit using its new Gravity-1 launch vehicle. The mission took off from an offshore platform in the waters near Shanghai at 05:45 Moscow time.
The satellites, including models from the Dongpo, Xiguang, and Tianyi series, are designed to monitor Earth’s surface. A key advancement of this deployment is that the new satellite model extends operational lifespans by one-third through enhanced thermal protection systems—a development that also contributes to improvements in space suit technology.
Additionally, on July 2, China launched the Haiyang-2E ocean observation satellite, developed by the Fifth CASC Academy. This satellite aims to safeguard maritime rights, prevent natural disasters, develop marine resources, and support scientific research.
