Hey space enthusiasts! ๐ Guess what? On December 5, 2024, China launched a bunch of new satellites into space! How cool is that? ๐
The mighty Long March-6 rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, China, at exactly 12:41 p.m. Beijing Time. That’s when some of you might be eating breakfast or getting ready for bed, depending on where you live! ๐ฐ๏ธ
The satellites are the third group to join the Spacesail Constellation. Imagine the Spacesail Constellation like a big team of satellites working together high above Earth. They help scientists learn more about our planet and outer space. ๐โจ
This exciting launch was also special because it was the 550th flight of China’s Long March rockets. That’s a lot of trips to space! ๐
Isn’t it amazing how rockets can carry satellites all the way into space? Maybe one day, you could work on rockets or even travel to space yourself! Keep exploring and reaching for the stars! ๐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com