China launches ocean observation satellite

China has successfully launched its "Haiyang-2E" ocean observation satellite into orbit. The launch was conducted using a Long March 4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Center in northwestern China.

The "Haiyang-2E" satellite, developed by the Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST), is part of China's efforts to enhance its capabilities in monitoring oceanic environments. These Haiyang satellites, whose name translates to "ocean" in Chinese, are equipped with multiple sensors to track marine dynamics and perform various observation tasks.

Operated by the National Ocean Satellite Application Service (NSOAS) under the China State Oceanic Administration (SOA), the satellite will contribute to a better understanding of oceanographic phenomena. The successful launch also represented the 654th mission carried out by the Long March rocket family, underscoring the reliability and frequency of China's space launch program.