China introduced the Ziyuan 1 (02E) Earth resources observation satellite and a small amateur radio satellite on Saturday, marking the nations 53rd orbital launch of the year.The China National Space Administration objectives Long March 4C rocket lifted off from Taiyuan, north China, at 10:11 p.m. Dec. 25 (0311 GMT, 11:11 a.m. regional time Dec. 26). It brings infrared, hyperspectral and near-infrared cameras to help survey Chinas geological environment and search for minerals, according to Chinese state media.Video: Watch Chinas Christmas launch of Ziyuan 1 (02E) satelliteImage 1 of 2A Long March 4C rocket raises off from Taiyuan bring the Ziyuan-1 (02E) remote sensing satellite and a small guest payload on Dec. 25, 2021 (Image credit: CNSA)Image 2 of 2A Long March 4C rocket lifts off from Taiyuan carrying the Ziyuan-1 (02E) remote picking up satellite and a small guest payload on Dec. 25, 2021 (Image credit: CNSA)Also aboard was a little satellite with a radio payload.
