TAIYUAN, April 19, China launched six satellites—Shiyan-27 01 to 06—aboard a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. All satellites entered their planned orbits, marking the mission’s full success.
According to state media Xinhua, the satellites will primarily conduct space environment monitoring and advanced technology verification, contributing to China’s growing capabilities in orbital research. This mission represents the 570th launch of the Long March rocket series, underscoring China’s expanding footprint in space operations.
Source: rthk
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