ScienceChina launches first two satellites of Qinling remote-sensing constellation

China sent Qinling-01 and Qinling-02 into orbit aboard a Lijian-1 Y18 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Developed under Northwestern Polytechnical University, the satellites will operate 500 kilometers above Earth and support high-resolution remote sensing for ecological protection in the Qinling Mountains and Yellow River region.

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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:41Original