China’s Long March 5 launches Yaogan-41 high orbit optical remote sensing satellite

by | Dec 15, 2023 | China, Launches, Satellites, Seradata News

A Long March 5/YZ-2 rocket was successfully launched from Wenchang Satellite Launch Centre, Hainan Island on 15 December at 1341 GMT. The payload is reported to be Yaogan-41, a high orbit optical remote sensing satellite. Chinese state television (CCTV) later confirmed that the satellite had successfully entered the predetermined orbit and that the mission was a complete success. Yaogan-41 will be mainly used for crop yield estimation, land census, environmental management, meteorological warning & forecasting and comprehensive disaster prevention and reduction.

Long March 5YZ-2 with Yaogan-41 onboard. Courtesy: Ace of Razgriz

 

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