Taihang Constellation's first satellite sends back initial orbital data
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North University of China says the first satellite of Shanxi's planned Taihang Constellation has sent back initial telemetry and remote-sensing data from orbit.
The satellite reached a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit on November 7 aboard Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 rocket.
The constellation plans 128 remote-sensing satellites within three to five years, according to the same report.
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AINorth University of China says the first satellite of Shanxi's planned Taihang Constellation has sent back initial telemetry and remote-sensing data from orbit. The satellite reached a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit on November 7 aboard Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 rocket. The constellation plans 128 remote-sensing satellites within three to five years.
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