China Successfully Launches Five Satellites

Dongfeng. China successfully sent five satellites into space by launching the Lijian carrier rocket on Friday.

This rocket was launched at 12:33 PM (Beijing time) from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone in northwest China. The rocket has successfully delivered all satellites to their designated orbits.

This mission is the 13th flight of the Lijian rocket and the 14th launch of the Lijian series. So far, the Lijian series has sent a total of 100 satellites into space, and the total weight of materials installed in orbit has exceeded 18 tons.

Lijian is a carrier rocket developed by China that uses solid fuel and has rapid response capabilities. According to the company, it has adopted a design based on a universal platform, which provides the convenience of easily adapting to various types of satellite missions.

The satellite named 'Tianyan-27' sent in this launch is equipped with a space display screen, space surveillance camera, infrared camera, and smart data processing system.

This satellite will conduct orbital tests of new infrared remote sensing technology, as well as perform tasks related to space display, taking selfies, and intelligent data processing.

The company stated that in the coming days, it will continue further research and development in areas such as modular overall design, rocket reuse, and health monitoring and maintenance of the entire rocket.