China Launches Three Tianping-3 Satellites into Orbit. Science and Technology | Dated: 06 Nov 2024 On 22nd October 2024, China successfully launched three Tianping-3 satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province using a Long March-6 carrier rocket, placing the satellites into their designated orbit. 🎯 Key Highlights: - The three launched satellites are Tianping-3A (01), В (01), and B (02) satellites. - This mission marked the 13th launch of the Long March 6 model and China's 50th space launch of the year. It also marked the 541st flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) The satellites will primarily be used for calibrating ground radar equipment and measuring radar cross sections. (ii) The satellites will support imaging tests for ground optical equipment, conduct detection and monitoring tests of the low-orbit space environment, and provide services for atmospheric space environment surveys and corrections to orbit prediction models. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Recently, which country launched three Tianping-3 satellites into orbit? Correct Answer: China 🚀 Quick Recap: About China President: Xi Jinping Official language: Mandarin