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美国系外行星研究卫星发射升空
Xin Hua She· 2026-01-11 15:51
Core Viewpoint - NASA successfully launched three satellites for exoplanet research aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on January 11 [1] Group 1: Launch Details - The Falcon 9 rocket ignited at 8:45 AM Eastern Time (21:45 Beijing Time) on January 11, with the satellites separating from the rocket as planned [1] - The rocket's booster successfully returned to the ground after the launch [1] Group 2: Satellite Missions - The NASA spacecraft "Pandora" aims to analyze atmospheric signals from planets and stars using visible and near-infrared light, assisting astronomers in identifying elements and compounds from either stars or planets, which is crucial for the search for signs of life in the universe [1] - The two CubeSats launched, named BlackCAT and SPARCS, are designed to study gamma-ray bursts and activities related to low-mass stars, respectively [1]