Hey there, space enthusiasts! π Did you hear the exciting news? On Friday evening, China successfully launched a new satellite called Chinasat-9C into orbit! π°οΈ
The satellite took off at 8:37 p.m. from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, which is located in the beautiful southwestern province of Sichuan. It was carried into space by a powerful Long March-3B rocket.
What’s really cool is that this launch marks the 582nd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. That’s a lot of rockets! π
Satellites like Chinasat-9C help us in many ways, like improving TV signals, internet connectivity, and even helping us understand our planet better. Isn’t space technology amazing? π
Keep looking up at the stars, because who knows what we’ll discover next! β¨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com