WEB DESK: China on Thursday successfully launched a new ocean-monitoring satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country\u2019s northwest, state media reported, marking a significant upgrade to its maritime surveillance capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) satellite was carried into space aboard a Long March-4B rocket, lifting off at 7:46 am. Space authorities confirmed that the spacecraft separated smoothly from the launch vehicle and entered its predetermined orbit as planned,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, the state-of-the-art satellite is primarily tasked with safeguarding Beijing\u2019s maritime rights and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to state officials, its operational portfolio will also heavily focus on disaster prevention and mitigation, marine resource development, and advancing comprehensive marine scientific research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The HY-2E features significantly upgraded payload technology compared to its predecessors. This technological leap is expected to substantially enhance China\u2019s high-resolution observational capabilities, particularly in complex nearshore waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly launched satellite is slated to replace the aging HY-2B satellite, which has been in service since its launch in 2018. Once fully operational, the HY-2E will integrate into an active satellite network alongside the existing in-orbit HY-2C and HY-2D satellites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This constellation is designed to ensure the continuous, stable, and uninterrupted operation of China\u2019s marine dynamic environment monitoring system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mission\u2019s carrier rocket, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, is a three-stage liquid-propellant launch vehicle renowned for its versatility in deploying multiple payloads to varying orbits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capable of carrying up to 2.5 tonnes to a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 700 kilometres, the flight marked the 654th mission for the long-standing Long March carrier rocket series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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