China launches oceanographic satellite for enhanced marine monitoring

By ZHAO LEI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-02 15:58
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A Long March 4B rocket carrying the HY-2E satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, July 2, 2026. [Photo by Wang Heng/For chinadaily.com.cn]

China launched its first marine observation satellite, HY-1A, in May 2002, laying the foundation for an oceanographic monitoring system. So far, the nation has deployed more than 10 marine satellites to space.

Thursday's launch marked the 47th space mission in China in 2026 and the 654th flight of the Long March rocket fleet.

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