On October 22, 2024, at 8:10 AM Beijing time, China successfully launched the Tiangping-3 satellite using a Long March 6 rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite reached its designated orbit, marking a successful completion of the mission.
Can you tell us more about the primary functions of the Tiangping-3 satellite?
The Tiangping-3 satellite is designed to calibrate ground-based radar equipment and conduct Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurements. It supports optical imaging experiments and monitoring tests for low-earth space environments. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in atmospheric space environment measurement and helps improve orbit prediction models.
This launch also marks an important milestone for the Long March rocket series. What does this mission number signify?
This mission represents the 541st flight of the Long March rocket series, showcasing the reliability and advancement of China’s space launch capabilities.
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