A Long March-2D carrier rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province on July 29, sending three satellites of the third group of Yaogan 35 family into targeted orbit.
The Long March-2D carrier rocket, carrying three Yaogan 35 satellites, is launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on July 29. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The three satellites will work together with the Yaogan 35-02 satellites and will be mainly used in scientific experiments and land resource surveys.
Two of the Yaogan 35-03 satellites were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology and the other one was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, both subsidiaries of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March-2D carrier rocket has advantages like high reliability, high security, low costs and a short launch term.
The Long March-2D is ready for launch at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province on July 29. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The launch on July 29 was also the first time that a new confirmation system has been used to help optimize the launch process and improve efficiency, ensuring a high-quality launch.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Long March-2D carrier rocket.
To date, the carrier rocket has carried out 61 launches and more launches are on schedule from the Xichang, Taiyuan and Jiuquan satellite launch centers.
The launch on July 29 was the 429th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.
(Executive editor: Li Zhiyong)
