Xinhua reported this, as reported by Ukrinform.

The Long March-2D launch vehicle carrying the Yaogan-39 satellite was launched from the Xichang Cosmodrome in the southwestern province of Sichuan at 4:03 a.m. local time (23:03 Monday Kiev time) and successfully launched the satellite into space. specified Earth orbit.

The purpose of the new spacecraft was not specified in the message, but it is known that the Yaogan family satellites are used to investigate sea and land resources, evaluate agricultural productivity, prevent natural disasters and eliminate their consequences.

Western experts do not ignore the dual purpose of these devices and believe that they can be used for both civilian and military needs. To conduct optical, radar and electronic reconnaissance, especially in the interests of the Chinese army.

Today’s launch was the 492nd flight of the Long March launch vehicle.

As Ukrinform reported, on Saturday, October 21, the Indian Space Agency conducted its first successful test flight ahead of its planned mission to send astronauts into space in 2025.

The Gaganyaan spacecraft was launched on the second attempt of the day; the first was canceled five seconds before the scheduled launch time.

The test was conducted to show whether the crew could safely abandon the rocket in the event of a malfunction.

Photo: “Xinhua”