海阳火箭“新年首发”来了！1月16日将在山东近海海域发射

Group 1 - The launch of the Gushenxing-1 Haiyao-7 rocket is scheduled for January 16, 4 AM, from the Haiyang Dongfang Spaceport, aimed at validating the design and operational processes of the rocket system [1] - The flight test will deploy four satellites (37 to 40) of the Tianqi constellation into a near-Earth orbit at an altitude of 850 km and an inclination of 45 degrees, with the satellites using their propulsion systems to achieve a specific orbital configuration [1] - The Tianqi constellation is designed to consist of 38 satellites, providing global data collection services, particularly in areas lacking ground network coverage [2] Group 2 - The four satellites are developed by Shandong Huayu Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd., with a user base including Beijing Guodian Gaoke Technology Co., Ltd., and each satellite has a mass of approximately 51.5 kg [2] - The satellites are equipped with DCS payloads and operate in the UHF frequency band, with a design lifespan of 5 years [2] - The Tianqi constellation aims to address connectivity issues in maritime, aerial, and remote areas through its low-orbit data collection capabilities [2]