The Chinese Gravity-1 launch vehicle launched from an offshore platform in the waters off the coast of Shanghai and successfully launched nine satellites into target orbits. The launch took place on July 22, Xinhua news agency reports. The Dongpo, Xiguang and Tianyi series of satellites designed for remote sensing of the Earth have been sent into orbit.
The launch of Gravity-1 was the next stage in the development of the Chinese space program. Beijing is actively increasing the grouping of meteorological, telecommunication and navigation satellites, as well as developing technologies for exploring the Moon, asteroids and Mars. The Chinese space station operating in orbit is open for international cooperation.
The successful launch demonstrates China's growing capabilities in the field of commercial space launches. Gravity-1 is one of the new launch vehicles designed to launch payloads into low—Earth orbits. Launching from an offshore platform provides flexibility and reduces the risks associated with land-based launch sites. China continues to strengthen its position in the space industry by expanding its orbital constellation and developing infrastructure for future missions.
