China Successfully Recovers First Reusable Test Satellite Shijian-19 on October 11 in Inner Mongolia

Oct 11, 2024, 09:13 AM

China has successfully recovered its first reusable and returnable test satellite, the Shijian-19, at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia. The satellite landed at 0239 UTC on Friday, October 11, 2024, with all onboard payloads, including plant and other scientific experiments. This marks a significant milestone in China's space technology capabilities, demonstrating the country's advancements in reusable satellite technology.