China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation successfully launched the Yaogan 33 satellite into orbit. The new spacecraft is the 4th one in the Yaogan 33 satellite series.
Yaogan 33 Satellite launched into orbit (Photo: CGTN)
4th Yaogan 33 Satellite Launched into Orbit
SPACE reports that China has added another spacecraft into orbit, this time it is the 4th Yaogan 33 Satellite which is a radar reconnaissance satellite.
This news was announced to the world by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation which they made known after an hour when the Yaogan 33 satellite was lifted off following the 3rd lift off the Yaogan 33 satellite just earlier this month.
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Series of the Yaogan 33 Satellite is a Spy Spacecraft
According to Spaceflight, the series of Yaogan 33 satellites is a series of spacecraft that is a military spy. The four Yaogan 33 satellite that was lifted off aboard had no details that were revealed aside from it being made for espionage of the militaries of nations that were not allies of the country.
Moreover, China stated that the Yaogan 33 satellites are used for scientific experiments, land resources surveys, and estimating the disasters that will come and prevent it.
China also classified the Yaogan 33 satellite series as a remote sensing and radar satellite to observe Western military purposes.
