捷龙三号运载火箭海上一箭七星成功发射 中巴再续航天合作

Core Viewpoint - China successfully launched seven satellites, including the Pakistan PRSC-EO2 satellite, using the Jielong-3 rocket in a maritime launch, marking a significant milestone in Sino-Pakistani space cooperation [1][3]. Group 1: Launch Details - The launch took place on February 12 at 14:37 Beijing time, off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong [1]. - The Jielong-3 rocket is designed for launching satellites into sun-synchronous and low Earth orbits, with a payload capacity of 1,500 kilograms to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit [3]. - This mission represents the fourth multi-satellite "rideshare" commercial launch for the Jielong-3 rocket and its second international commercial launch after the 2024 mission for Egypt [3]. Group 2: Satellite Information - The PRSC-EO2 satellite is the second in a planned constellation of three optical remote sensing satellites by Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission [1]. - The satellite is equipped with high-resolution optical payloads, which will provide remote sensing data for various applications, including land surveying, agricultural classification, urban planning, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and natural resource protection [1].