China launches reusable and recoverable experimental satellite

On the evening of September 27, China successfully launched Shijian-19, the country's first reusable and recoverable experimental satellite, into space .

The Long March-2D rocket carrying the Shijian-19 satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China - (Photo: XINHUA.)

The Shijian-19 satellite has achieved many technological breakthroughs and is expected to significantly improve the technical level and application efficiency of China's recoverable satellites.

Researchers will also use this reusable satellite to conduct space experiments and advance the development of new space technologies, contributing to fields such as microgravity science and space life science.

According to the plan, the Shijian-199 satellite will also conduct experiments on space breeding, aiming to speed up the process of gene source innovation.

The satellite carries payloads from five countries, including Thailand and Pakistan, to carry out broad international cooperation.

This is the 537th flight mission of the Long March rocket series.