China launches new marine satellite
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Updated: 2026-07-02 09:24
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Zhang Qingjun, an expert from the CAST, said the newly launched HY-2E satellite will replace the HY-2B satellite launched in 2018, and will work alongside the currently operational HY-2C and HY-2D satellites to ensure the stability of China's marine dynamic environment monitoring services.
The HY-2E is equipped with four microwave remote sensing payloads, capable of accurately acquiring data on sea surface height, significant wave height, sea surface wind fields and sea surface temperature, thus providing critical data support for marine weather forecasting and El Nino phenomenon research.
