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China launches Lijian-1 rocket, sending 5 satellites into space
- China launched a Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket on May 15, 2026, from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Zone in Northwest China carrying five Tianyan-27 satellites into space.
- The Lijian-1 rocket, developed by CAS Space, is a solid-fueled carrier with rapid-response capabilities and a modular design adaptable to diverse satellite missions.
- This mission was the 13th flight of the Lijian-1 rocket and the 14th launch in the Lijian series.
- The Tianyan-27 satellites are equipped with space display screens, surveillance cameras, infrared cameras, and intelligent onboard processing payloads for varied in-orbit tasks and technology verification.
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China launches five satellites aboard Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket
Beijing, May 15 (SANA) China launched five satellites into orbit Friday aboard a Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket, lifting off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Zone in northwestern China, the Xinhua news agency reported. The rocket successfully delivered five Tianyan-27 satellites to their designated orbits. This marks the 13th flight of the Lijian-1 carrier rocket and the 14th launch in the broader Lijian series, which has now placed a …
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Among the satellites is "Tianyan-27", equipped with cameras, infrared sensors and processor systems for data processing in orbit.
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution83% Left
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources lean Left
83% Left
L 83%
R 17%
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