On May 9th, at 9:43 am, at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, the Long March 3B carrier rocket successfully launched the Smart Tianwang-1 01 satellite (A/B), placing it into its intended orbit.
The first satellite of the Wisdom SkyNet-1 (A/B) is the inaugural satellite of the Wisdom SkyNet Innovation Project, comprising the technology verification A satellite and the test B satellite. It is also China's first medium-orbit broadband communication satellite.
Upon entering orbit, it will engage in typical applications such as direct connection to scientific research data at Antarctic research stations and real-time transmission of data from low-orbit satellites. This will lay the foundation for building an innovative space network experimental platform and exploring industry application models for the "Wisdom SkyNet."
In this launch mission, the Long March-3B rocket used the Ka-band satellite measurement system for the first time, which offers higher bandwidth compared to the previous S-band system, enabling high-speed data transmission and enhancing the adaptability of rocket launch missions.
This launch marks the 521st flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
