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Which country launched its oceanographic satellite, HY-2E (Haiyang-2E)?
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China launched its HY-2E (Haiyang-2E) ocean observation satellite on July 2, 2026, to upgrade its maritime monitoring constellation.
China has initiated a structured three-satellite replacement program to upgrade its second-generation ocean-sensing fleet. The HY-2E satellite is the first of three planned launches (HY-2E, HY-2F, and HY-2G) aimed at retiring older hardware. Once fully operational, the constellation will enhance China's ability to monitor approximately 80 percent of the world's ocean surface winds. This project is a critical component of China's broader space strategy to manage ocean-dynamic environments for scientific and maritime security purposes.
Satellite Name: HY-2E (Haiyang-2E)
Launch Date: July 2, 2026
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4B
Launch Center: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Developer: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
B is correct тАФ China successfully launched the HY-2E ocean-monitoring satellite on July 2, 2026, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to modernize its marine observation infrastructure.
Remember that the 'Haiyang' series (meaning 'Ocean' in Chinese) is dedicated to marine environmental monitoring, similar to India's Oceansat series launched by ISRO.
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