. 24/7 Space News .
EARTH OBSERVATION
China's land-observing satellite starts to take pictures
by Staff Writers
Beijing (XNA) Feb 15, 2022

File image of the L-SAR 01A satellite.

A Chinese remote-sensing satellite started to take pictures in its orbit, scientists in charge of the satellite said Friday.

China launched a Long March-4C rocket to place the L-SAR 01A satellite in space on Jan. 26. The satellite, equipped with L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), can monitor the geological environment, landslides, and earthquakes.

The radar is now capable of taking quality pictures from space, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the organization that designed the radar and received observing data.

The SAR is a microwave-imaging radar system that emits electromagnetic waves to Earth and receives echoes. It can take all-weather, round-the-clock, high-definition microwave pictures of the land surface.

The L-SAR is a satellite group composed of two satellites. They are designed to go into orbit at an altitude of 600 km. The L-SAR 01B will be launched at the end of February.

Source: Xinhua News Agency


Related Links
China National Space Agency
Earth Observation News - Suppiliers, Technology and Application


Thanks for being there;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5+ Billed Monthly


paypal only
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal


EARTH OBSERVATION
Magellan Aerospace to supply subsystems for CHORUS EO Satellite
Mississauga, Canada (SPX) Feb 11, 2022
Magellan Aerospace Corporation reports a news contract award from MDA Ltd. to provide spacecraft avionics for their next Earth observation mission named CHORUS. The new spacecraft builds on MDA's RADARSAT heritage and will continue the work of RADARSAT-2, which remains operational serving its worldwide customer base. The avionics subsystems for CHORUS will be developed at Magellan's Winnipeg facility, home of western Canada's Advanced Satellite Integration Facility. Magellan has expertise in the d ... read more

Comment using your Disqus, Facebook, Google or Twitter login.



Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

EARTH OBSERVATION
Coca-Cola launching new Starlight drink 'inspired by space'

Blue Origin to build more rockets amid expectations to tourist flights

How to design a sail that won't tear or melt on an interstellar voyage

Research project examines how humans live in space

EARTH OBSERVATION
SpaceX successfully launches 46 Starlink satellites from Florida

Vaya Space completes first suborbital test flight

Orbex prepares for rocket launch 'dress rehearsals' as launchpad arrives at test site

SpaceX plans new private spaceflight missions, first private spacewalk

EARTH OBSERVATION
NASA's Perseverance celebrates first year on Mars by learning to run

Rocky Road offers plenty of tasty science bites during Sols 3391-3394

Students with Perseverance receive messages from Mars

Sols 3388-3390: Pediment Passage

EARTH OBSERVATION
China to make 6 human spaceflights, rocket's maiden flight in 2022: blue book

China welcomes cooperation on space endeavors

China Focus: China to explore lunar polar regions, mulling human landing: white paper

China to boost satellite services, space technology application: white paper

EARTH OBSERVATION
Scottish Space Sector Charts Path to a Sustainable Future

Space sector set to create new jobs in Highland and Moray

Whitepaper highlights ground segment's critical role in satellite connectivity

Europe needs a crewed space vehicle, astronauts say

EARTH OBSERVATION
SpaceX to launch SpaceLogistics Mission Extension Pod for Optus satellite

China denies making space junk set to crash into Moon

NRAO and Optisys Partner Up to Produce 3D Devices for Radio Astronomy

Ahead of lunar rocket crash, astronomers call for better space debris tracking

EARTH OBSERVATION
'Tatooine-like' exoplanet spotted by ground-based telescope

Can a planet have a mind of its own?

Day of Discovery: 7 Earth-Size Planets

Studying the next interstellar interloper with Webb

EARTH OBSERVATION
New Horizons team puts names to the places on Arrokoth

NASA Telescope Spots Highest-Energy Light Ever Detected From Jupiter

Juno and Hubble data reveal electromagnetic 'tug-of-war' lights up Jupiter's upper atmosphere

Oxygen ions in Jupiter's innermost radiation belts









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.