China has carried out another successful space mission with the deployment of nine satellites, all delivered to their designated orbits aboard the Lijian 1 rocket. The launch was confirmed as a complete success by rocket developer CAS Space, which stated that most of the satellites are owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and will contribute to a wide range of applications related to urban development, disaster prevention, meteorological analysis and water resource planning. This mission further strengthens China’s satellite launch record and highlights the country’s continuing focus on expanding its remote sensing capabilities and enhancing international collaboration in space technologies.
Among the most notable payloads was the UAE 813 Satellite, developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites based in Shanghai. This hyperspectral Earth observation satellite carries a hyperspectral imager, a panchromatic camera and an atmospheric polarization corrector, supported by a set of ground based systems developed for the mission. According to CAS Space, the satellite’s primary objective is to build advanced hyperspectral remote sensing capacity. The data gathered is intended to support environmental monitoring, scientific research and various analytical needs that require precise spectral measurements. The involvement of the United Arab Emirates further reflects the growing global interest in Earth observation technologies and collaborative satellite research initiatives.
Another key satellite in this launch was the SPNEX satellite, developed through a partnership between the Egyptian Space Agency and the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. SPNEX carries plasma diagnostic instruments and Earth observation payloads aimed at studying climate related changes and ionospheric variations. Officials noted that the satellite’s mission is expected to support Egypt’s climate analysis efforts and contribute to scientific studies that rely on high altitude atmospheric observations. This partnership underscores Egypt’s efforts to expand space research and participate in international projects that enhance its scientific and environmental monitoring capabilities.
The mission also included the Slippers2Sat (S2S) satellite, an educational initiative launched jointly by Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal and the Amateur Radio Digital Communications Foundation. The project is designed to inspire and support students from underrepresented and low income communities in Nepal. Officials explained that the primary goal is to enable junior high school students in Nepal to independently design and build the country’s third 1U CubeSat. The satellite also aims to demonstrate a software based digital repeater system for amateur radio users worldwide. This initiative highlights how small satellite projects can serve as a learning platform for young students while contributing to the global amateur radio community.
CAS Space stated that it has now provided services to 32 satellite customers, including 26 from within China and six from international partners. The organisation’s launch service coverage spans Europe, North America, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting its growing footprint in the global commercial space sector. The successful deployment of these nine satellites further demonstrates the expanding role of multinational partnerships in advancing satellite technology, climate research and educational access in aerospace fields.
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