China launches satellite for greenhouse gas monitoring

Successful Long March rocket mission

A Long March-4C rocket lifted off at 12:10 p.m. Beijing Time, carrying the satellite into its planned orbit. The mission marked the 638th launch in the Long March rocket series.

Strengthening environmental and space capabilities

The launch is part of China’s broader effort to advance space and environmental monitoring technologies, enhancing its ability to observe Earth from space and support global sustainability and emissions reduction goals.