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China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite group

Written by  Wednesday, 23 October 2024 20:32
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, marking the 542nd flight of the Long March rocket series. The Yaogan-43 03 group will conduct tests on new technologies for low-orbit satellite con
China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite group
by Simon Mansfield
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024

China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, marking the 542nd flight of the Long March rocket series.

The Yaogan-43 03 group will conduct tests on new technologies for low-orbit satellite constellations, advancing China's ability to monitor terrestrial and maritime environments. Although these satellites are described as being primarily for civilian purposes like land surveys, environmental monitoring, and disaster response, the Yaogan series is widely believed to have military applications as well.

The Yaogan series, which began in 2006, includes satellites equipped with optical imaging, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and electronic intelligence (ELINT) systems. These capabilities allow the collection of high-resolution images in all weather conditions, day or night, and enable the monitoring of electronic signals from radar and communication systems, providing strategic insights both on land and at sea.

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