Hey friends! Have you ever wondered what our Earth looks like from space, even when it’s cloudy or raining? 🌧️ Well, guess what? China has built a super cool team of satellites called Nuwa that can do just that! 🛰️🌍
What’s Nuwa?
Nuwa is the name of China’s largest commercial radar remote sensing satellite group. It’s named after a goddess in Chinese mythology who is known for creating humans! Pretty neat, right? 😊
How Does It Work?
The Nuwa constellation has 12 satellites flying around the Earth. Imagine them like friends holding hands in different circles in space! Some fly together in wheel-like formations, which helps them take super clear pictures of Earth, even when it’s cloudy or dark! 🌙☁️
Why Is It Important?
These satellites can see through clouds and rain, so they can watch over our planet all the time, no matter the weather! They help scientists monitor things like forests, oceans, and even tiny changes in big structures like dams. This helps protect our environment! 🌳🌊
Fast and Smart!
The satellites send data back to Earth really quickly—sometimes in just 20 minutes! And guess what? They use artificial intelligence (that’s when computers can think and learn like humans) to help analyze the pictures faster. 🤖 This helps scientists spot important changes right away!
What’s Next?
By 2025, China plans to have at least 20 of these satellites in space. That means they can check on the same place on Earth every day, and sometimes even every hour! Imagine being able to see how things change on our planet in almost real-time! ⏰
Isn’t space technology amazing? Maybe someday, you’ll be part of creating something even more awesome! Keep dreaming big! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
