China expands disaster monitoring with launch of Zhangheng 1B satellite

China expands disaster monitoring with launch of Zhangheng 1B satellite

Space Daily

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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025

China successfully launched its Zhangheng 1B electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday using a Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, according to the China National Space Administration. Lifting off at 3:56 pm, the rocket delivered the Zhangheng 1B into its designated orbit. This satellite marks China's first dedicated spacecraft for monit

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