Hey there, future space explorers! Have you heard the exciting news from China? Let’s dive into the stars together!
China’s private space company, Galactic Energy, just did something amazing—they launched six satellites into space twice in just five days! That’s like having two big birthday parties in one week! 🎉🎂
Zooming into Space with CERES-1 🚀
On Friday, their rocket called CERES-1 Y17 blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Imagine a giant firecracker shooting up into the sky, but instead of a bang, it brings new technology into space!
The six satellites it carried are named Yunyao 43-48. They were carefully placed into orbit 535 kilometers above Earth—that’s higher than 50,000 school buses stacked on top of each other! 🚌🌍
What’s Special About These Satellites? 🛰️
These satellites are part of the Yunyao constellation, built by a company called Yunyao Aerospace. Their big dream is to launch 90 satellites that work together like a super-team of superheroes! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
This satellite team will help us watch the weather all around the world in real-time. That means they’ll help predict if it’s going to rain, shine, or snow, not just next week, but right now! ☀️🌧️❄️
Helping Friends Around the World 🤝
The information these satellites gather will be shared with partner countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. It’s like a big friendship circle where countries help each other with trade and technology. Think of it as sharing your toys so everyone has fun! 🎲🤗
Galactic Energy’s Awesome Track Record 🌟
Galactic Energy’s CERES-1 rocket is a real superstar. So far, it has completed 18 rocket launches and delivered 77 satellites into space! They’ve set records for the most launches, most satellites delivered, and the highest success rate among China’s private space companies. That’s like winning all the gold medals at the space Olympics! 🏅🚀
Why Is This Important to Us? 🌍
Learning about space and launching satellites helps us understand our planet better. With better weather forecasts, we can prepare for storms, protect people from natural disasters, and even help farmers grow food. Plus, space exploration inspires us to dream big! Maybe one day, you’ll be the one sending rockets into space! 🚀👩🚀
Keep Looking Up! ✨
The sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning. Who knows what amazing things we’ll discover next? Keep your eyes on the stars, and maybe someday, you’ll reach them! 🌟🌌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
