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China Launches World’s First ‘Self-Driving’ Radar Satellites


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Summary


  • China launched the world's first "self-driving" radar satellites, Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04, capable of adjusting flight paths autonomously.

  • These satellites promise enhanced mapping capabilities, offering high-resolution radar imagery under all weather conditions.

  • Applications include natural resource management, urban safety, emergency response, and maritime monitoring.


 


China has reached a significant milestone in space innovation with the successful launch of the world’s first "self-driving" radar satellites. The Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04 satellites were deployed via a Long March-2C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. Developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), these satellites represent a groundbreaking step in autonomous space operations.

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