BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.
COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE
China’s first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China’s Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads.
According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd., which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test.
UNICORN ENTERPRISES
China’s unicorn enterprises are experiencing the most rapid growth globally, with a significant concentration in sectors including advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, fintech, corporate services and artificial intelligence, according to new data.
China has seen the inclusion of 32 new companies in the 2024 Global Unicorn Top 500 Enterprises, which were announced last Friday in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao, marking the largest increase among all countries.
FENGYUN-3F SATELLITE
The Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday following ground and application system in-orbit testing reviews and operational trial runs, according to its ground application system operator, China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
The FY-3F satellite will take over the in-orbit duties of the FY-3C satellite and provide services in areas such as weather forecasting, climate prediction, disaster monitoring, and environmental monitoring.
