# China Unveils Its First Reusable Satellite, Featuring Payloads from Thailand and Pakistan

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/165531-china-unveils-its-first-reusable-satellite-featuring-payloads-from-thailand-and-pakistan
- Published: 2024-09-29T15:32:37+07:00
- Author: Bahar Karaman

**China successfully launched its first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, via Long
March 2D, focusing on seed science, microgravity research, and international cooperation,
with payloads from five countries.**

On Friday, China successfully launched its first reusable satellite, the Shijian-
19, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. This mission, highlighted by state
media, aims to advance seed science, microgravity research, and international collaboration
in space.

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The launch was facilitated by a Long March 2D rocket, which placed the satellite
into orbit. The Shijian-19 is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and 
expedite the testing of new technologies while facilitating the practical application
of research findings.

Additionally, the satellite carried payloads from five nations, including Thailand
and Pakistan, underscoring China’s commitment to fostering international cooperation
in space exploration. The mission also achieved technological breakthroughs in reusability,
microgravity protection, and environmental testing.

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**Source** : [China launches first reusable satellite, with payloads from Thailand and Pakistan](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280356/china-launches-first-reusable-satellite-payloads-thailand-and-pakistan?module\u003dlatest\u0026pgtype\u003dhomepage&rand=157030)