China launched ocean-salinity detection satellite

China sent a new satellite for ocean-salinity detection into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, Xinhua reports with reference to the China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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The satellite used a Long March-4B Y53 carrier rocket, and has successfully entered its pre-set orbit. It will fill the gap of China's high-precision global ocean-salinity detection capabilities, improve data collection on ocean dynamics and environmental factors, and boost the accuracy of China's marine forecasting products.

According to the source, the satellite will also support marine environmental and ecological forecasting, water-cycle monitoring, short-term climate prediction, and global climate change research, providing critical data for applications in agriculture, disaster mitigation, meteorology and other related industries.

It was the 545th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.