Macao Science 1 satellites, the first scientific satellites jointly developed by scientists from the Chinese mainland and Macao, were put into operation on Nov 28 after in-orbit trial operations with stable performance.
They are China's first high-precision geomagnetic field detection satellites, and their operation is expected to greatly improve China's capacity in space magnetic field detection.
A view of the Macao Science 1A and 1B satellites operating in orbit [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The Macao Science 1 satellites include two satellites. The Satellite A carries payloads such as high-precision magnetic field observation devices, an energy electron spectrometer and a laser reflector. It will mainly focus on high-precision measurement of the Earth's magnetic field.
The Satellite B carries payloads like a medium-energy particle detector, a solar X-ray detector and a laser reflector and will be mainly used in detection of solar X-rays and energy particles in the Earth's internal radiation belt.
A view of the Macao Science 1A and 1B satellites in space [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The scientific data of the Macao Science 1 satellites project is planned to be shared between Macao and the Chinese mainland as well as other regions around the world in accordance with data policies in the future.
The project is also expected to support space science research and the popularization of space knowledge among teenagers in Macao.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
