China's Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2 satellites completed Earth-Moon transmission experiments, increasing spacecraft navigation accuracy.

China's Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2 satellites have successfully completed experiments on Earth-Moon transmission and routing, according to Science and Technology Daily. The telemetric data demonstrated that the technology tested has significantly increased the accuracy with which spacecraft can chart a course around the Moon. The satellites were launched on March 20 in conjunction with Queqiao-2, a relay satellite, and commenced independent operations on April 3.

April 15, 2024
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