Hey there, future astronauts and space fans! 🌌 Guess what? China just had an amazing space adventure! On Saturday, they launched a powerful rocket called the Long March-2D! 🚀
The rocket blasted off at exactly 12:11 p.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Imagine the excitement as it roared into the sky! 🌠
So, what was on this rocket? It carried two satellites named Gaojing-3 02 and Tianyan-23. These aren’t just any satellites—they’re like super cameras in space! 🛰️ They help take pictures of Earth, which can be used for things like weather forecasting, mapping, and even helping in emergencies.
This launch was extra special because it was the 564th flight of the Long March rocket series. That’s a lot of space missions! 🎉
Isn’t it cool how we keep exploring space and learning more about our planet? Maybe one day, you’ll be part of these awesome missions! Keep reaching for the stars! ✨
Reference(s):
China launches new satellites with Long March-2D carrier rocket
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