What is the significance of China's successful launch of the Ceres-1 Yao-9 carrier rocket?At 7:33 a.m. on December 5, the Ceres-1 Yao-9 carrier rocket was successfully launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the Tianyan-16 satellite and Xingchi-1A satellite were successfully sent into the predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
According to the WeChat news of Galaxy Power Aerospace Officer, at 07:33 Beijing time on December 5, 2023, Galaxy Power Space Company successfully launched the Ceres-1 (Yao-9) carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending a total of two satellites, Tianyan 16 and Xingchi-1A into a 500km morning and dusk orbitThis is the first time that a domestic private rocket company has successfully carried out a morning and dusk orbital launch mission, and it is also the tenth successful launch of the Ceres-1 series of commercial launch vehicles
What is a dawn and dusk orbital launch?According to public information,Dawn and dusk orbital launch refers to a launch method that uses the effect of the earth's rotation to launch spacecraft near the earth's dawn and dusk line。The dawn and dusk orbital launch has unique advantages, such as being able to make full use of the earth's rotation speed, reduce the need for rocket thrust, reduce the launch cost, and also facilitate the orbit adjustment and fixed-point operation of the spacecraft.
In a dawn and dusk orbit launch, the spacecraft is usually placed into an orbit close to the Earth's equatorial plane, which maximizes the Earth's rotation speed and thus reduces the thrust required for the rocket. At the same time, due to the effect of the earth's rotation, spacecraft launched in dawn and dusk orbit can more easily adjust their position and attitude after entering orbit, so as to achieve more accurate orbit control and fixed point.
The advantages of the dawn and dusk orbit launch are mainly manifested in the following aspects: First, it can make full use of the rotation speed of the earth, thereby reducing the thrust required by the rocket and reducing the launch cost. Secondly, the morning and dusk orbit launch is conducive to the rapid orbit adjustment and fixed point of the spacecraft, so as to improve the mission execution efficiency of the spacecraft. In addition, since spacecraft launched in dawn and dusk orbit can more easily adjust their position and attitude after entering orbit, it is also conducive to achieving high-precision orbit control and fixed point.
It is worth mentioningThis launch not only reflects the technological breakthrough and progress of China's commercial aerospace, but also demonstrates the important role of commercial aerospace in promoting the development of national science and technology
According to The Paper, the launchXingchi-1A is a real-time wide-area integrated perception satelliteThe satellite is located in the morning and dusk orbit and has the characteristics of responsive agile imaging, on-orbit intelligent processing, and space-borne in-orbit mutual calibration. Tianyan-16 is a meteorological and environmental detection satelliteThe satellite is equipped with a microwave radiometer and a laser communication payload, which is mainly used to carry out multi-mode uninterrupted remote sensing detection and laser communication of microwave radiometer.
At the same time, this launch is the 10th successful launch of the Ceres-1 series of commercial launch vehicles, which fully demonstrates the firm determination of China's commercial aerospace in independent innovation and high-quality development. Galaxy Power Aerospace has served 16 commercial satellite customers and successfully launched a total of 35 commercial satellitesThis achievement demonstrates the strong strength and broad prospects of China's commercial aerospace. It marks that China's commercial aerospace industry has entered a new stage of development, laying a solid foundation for future scientific and technological innovation and development.
During this launch mission, it is also worth mentioning that20 outstanding teen paintings were incorporated into an electronic chip, which went into space with the last stage of the Ceres-1 launch vehicle. This innovative move not only reflects the openness and inclusiveness of China's commercial aerospace in scientific and technological innovation, but also demonstrates China's emphasis on and cultivation of science and technology education for young people. These paintings will carry the hopes and dreams of the Chinese people, fly to the future, and contribute to the future development of mankind.
Looking ahead, I am convinced that China's commercial space industry will continue to give full play to its unique advantages and continuously strengthen its high-density launch capabilities, so as to promote the development of national science and technology and the progress of human civilization. The successful launch of the Ceres-1 carrier rocket has undoubtedly added new luster to the development of China's commercial space industry, and this achievement will further promote the continuous progress of China's commercial space industry in technological innovation and development.
This launch mission undoubtedly reflects the technological strength and innovative spirit of China's commercial spaceflight, and also demonstrates China's firm determination and strong ability in scientific and technological innovation and development. The creative move of sending young people's paintings into space highlights the forward-looking and innovative nature of China's commercial aerospace in science and technology education. This initiative not only carries the hopes and dreams of the Chinese people, but also attaches importance to and cultivates science and technology education for young people, lays a solid foundation for the cultivation of future scientific and technological talents, and injects new vitality into the sustainable development of the country.
I believe that in the future, China's commercial aerospace industry will continue to give full play to its own advantages, continue to carry out scientific and technological innovation and development, and make greater contributions to the development of national science and technology and the progress of human civilization. With the continuous progress and development of technology, China's commercial aerospace industry will play a greater role in future exploration, providing more impetus and support for the progress and development of human society.
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