China expands disaster monitoring with launch of Zhangheng 1B satellite
Monday, 16 June 2025 () Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
China successfully launched its Zhangheng 1B electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday using a Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, according to the China National Space Administration. Lifting off at 3:56 pm, the rocket delivered the Zhangheng 1B into its designated orbit. This satellite marks China's first dedicated spacecraft for monit
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