Earth-observing satellite to improve disaster relief
Source: Xinhua |
April 27, 2013, Saturday
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CHINA sent the high-definition Earth observation satellite "Gaofen 1" into space shortly after noon yesterday, marking the start of a program that will substantially improve its capabilities in disaster relief, resources management and environmental surveys.
The satellite unfolded its solar panel in orbit at 12:39pm after its carrier - a Long March-2D rocket - was launched from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:13pm, announced the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.
Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, Gaofen 1 will be followed into space by another four satellites before the end of 2016 to form the high-definition earth observation system (HDEOS).
By improving the precision and timeliness of data provision, the satellite could play an important role in disaster relief in a country where such incidents as earthquakes are not infrequent.
The launch is of great significance in improving China's satellite development and increasing its self-sufficiency in high-definition remote sensing data. The rocket also carried three small satellites made by Ecuador, Argentina and Turkey as well as technology from the Netherlands.
The satellite unfolded its solar panel in orbit at 12:39pm after its carrier - a Long March-2D rocket - was launched from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:13pm, announced the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.
Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, Gaofen 1 will be followed into space by another four satellites before the end of 2016 to form the high-definition earth observation system (HDEOS).
By improving the precision and timeliness of data provision, the satellite could play an important role in disaster relief in a country where such incidents as earthquakes are not infrequent.
The launch is of great significance in improving China's satellite development and increasing its self-sufficiency in high-definition remote sensing data. The rocket also carried three small satellites made by Ecuador, Argentina and Turkey as well as technology from the Netherlands.
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