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What is the Chinese H-alpha solar explorer?

It is known as the Chinese H-Alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE), also named Xihe after the sun goddess in ancient Chinese mythology. The satellite, weighing 550 kilograms and designed to have a three-year operational life, will remain in a fixed position relative to the sun as it observes, collects data, and creates solar images.

What is China's Xihe solar explorer?

All of these accomplishments were unprecedented, are expected to significantly advance research into the sun and solar system and have enhanced China's position in solar physics, the administration noted. Also known as Chinese H-Alpha Solar Explorer, Xihe was launched in October 2021 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province.

Why is China launching its first solar observation satellite?

[Photo/Xinhua] After landing probes on the lunar and Martian surfaces, China has begun to set its exploratory sights on the core of our solar system－the sun. In a landmark step, the country launched its first solar observation satellite on Thursday, aiming to help scientists deepen their knowledge of the dazzling star.

Will China build a solar-power space station?

Source: Dong Shiwei, National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Space Microwave, China Academy of Space Technology in Xian China wants to construct the massive orbiting solar-power space station in four stages. Two years after the first test flight, it plans to launch a more robust plant to a geosynchronous orbit of 22,000 miles in 2030.

Will China take solar power to a new level?

Taking solar power to a whole new level. China is looking to space for solar energy, unlike NASA, which shelved the idea due to its complexity and cost two decades ago. According to South China Morning Post, China is slated to begin the first phase of an ambitious solar power plant development in 2028, two years ahead of the original schedule.

What is China's first space-based solar telescope?

Wang Wei, deputy director of the Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering at the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and project manager of the satellite, said the spacecraft is China's first space-based solar telescope and is designed to work for at least three years.