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flag China’s Einstein Probe satellite marks 2 years in space, advancing global astronomy with X-ray observations of cosmic events.

flag China’s Tianguan satellite, also known as the Einstein Probe, completed two years of operation on January 9, 2026, since its launch in 2024. flag Designed for soft X-ray transient detection, it uses lobster-eye focusing technology to observe rapid, faint cosmic events like black hole activity and stellar flares. flag The satellite has become a key part of the global astronomical network, advancing time-domain astronomy and supporting international scientific collaboration. flag Its sustained performance highlights China’s growing role in space-based research and the study of high-energy universe phenomena.

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