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 by Staff Writers Beijing (XNA) Aug 15, 2019
China's Smart Dragon-1 rocket will carry a heavy satellite developed by a commercial Chinese space company in its upcoming launch, the Beijing Daily reported Wednesday. The satellite, which weighs 65 kg, was manufactured by Beijing Qiansheng Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. founded in 2017 with a license to develop microsatellites and satellite data applications. With remote sensing and communication functions, the satellite will provide soil moisture monitoring for a pilot site. The data and images captured by the satellite will have wide use in many sectors, the newspaper said. The Smart Dragon-1 is China's first carrier rocket for commercial use. Produced by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, the rocket is scheduled to make its maiden flight this year. The satellite will be sent into the solar synchronous orbit at an altitude of 540 km, according to the newspaper, citing a statement of the company. Source: Xinhua News
Vulcan Centaur rocket on schedule for first flight in 2021 Centennial CO (SPX) Aug 14, 2019 At the United Launch Alliance (ULA) factory in Decatur, Alabama, production of the first Vulcan Centaur rocket continues, with shipment to the launch site at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida scheduled for late next year for processing in preparation for its first launch in 2021. "Atlas and Delta rockets have been the backbone of national security space launch for decades, building on a progressive history of technology development and advancement - Vulcan Centaur will advance this rich ... read more
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