Source: People's Daily Online original article
" Beidou " guiding the way
"Shenzhou" flying into the sky
"Xihe" chasing the sun
" Chang'e " flying to the moon
" Zhu Rong " detecting fire
"Tiangong" traveling in space...
These romantic and wonderful names
are undoubtedly the most touching notes
on the road to dreaming of the sky.
Which one do you prefer the most?
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In 1985
the Chinese wanted to develop their own satellite navigation system
Its name was undoubtedly determined to be "Beidou"
This constellation means light and direction
Since ancient times, it has been used
Guiding direction, distinguishing four seasons, and calibrating time
Data map: Schematic diagram of Beidou global network. Xinhua News Agency published
. In 1994,
one name finally stood out from many proposals.
became the name of China's independently manufactured manned spacecraft. The homophony of "Shenzhou"
also means spirit and high spirits.
The "Shenzhou-1" spacecraft is my country's first unmanned experimental spacecraft. The picture shows the return capsule of the "Shenzhou-1" spacecraft opening on November 24, 1999. Source: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
In 2004
my country's lunar exploration project was fully launched
China's first man-made satellite orbiting the moon
was named "Chang'e"
From "Chang'e Flying to the Moon"
This romantic classical mythology story
Chang'e-1 simulation picture. Source: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
A few years later, the "Chang'e 3" lunar rover
was named "Jade Rabbit"
and was voted by millions of netizens.
accompanied "Chang'e" to the moon
Yutu lunar rover. Source: National Space Administration
In 2013
China's manned space station
The whole was named "Tiangong"
This is the most beautiful imagination of the descendants of Yan and Huang about Tianque
Quiet, peaceful, harmonious and beautiful as the heavenly realm
China Space Station simulation diagram. Source: China Manned Space Engineering Office
In 2015
the dark matter particle detection satellite was named " Wukong "
meaning "comprehension and exploration of space"
On the other hand
Sun Wukong 's piercing eyes
is like the detection of dark matter particle detection satellite The device
can identify traces of dark matter in the vast space
Simulation diagram of China's first dark matter particle detection satellite "Wukong". Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences
In 2016
China’s first quantum science experimental satellite
"Mozi" began its interstellar journey
It was named to commemorate Mozi
who discovered that light propagates in a straight line more than 2,000 years ago
It has laid the foundation for optical communication and quantum communication
. The "Mozi" satellite has achieved thousand-kilometer-level quantum entanglement distribution (simulation diagram).
In 2020
China's first Mars exploration mission was named
" Tianwen 1"
The name comes from Qu Yuan's long poem " Tianwen "
It expresses the tenacity and persistence of the Chinese nation in the pursuit of truth
Years later
the god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology "Zhu Rong"
became the new name of my country's first Mars rover
demonstrating the Chinese people's spirit of exploration and cultural confidence
The "Tianwen-1" rover took a photo with the lander. Source: National Space Administration
In 2021
With the successful launch of " Xihe "
China has officially entered the era of "exploring the sun"
Xihe is the
sun goddess and the goddess who sets the calendar in ancient Chinese mythology
symbolizing China's relationship with the sun The Origin and Expansion of Solar Exploration
Simulation diagram of the solar exploration science and technology experimental satellite "Xihe".Source: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
When the starry sky and poetry dance together
The land of China and the vast space complement each other
Together they tell
The Chinese nation’s dream of flying since ancient times
Deduced
Chinese romance that spans thousands of years
Now, this romance invites you Let's continue -
In August this year
our country will launch a
terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite
which can provide remote sensing monitoring services in carbon storage monitoring
ecological resources detailed inspection
national major ecological project monitoring and evaluation and other fields
this satellite Satellite
will significantly improve
the quantitative level of
my country's land remote sensing
and improve my country's voice and dominance in dealing with
global climate change
terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite simulation diagram. Source: National Space Administration
Now, everything is ready for the launch mission
All that is left is a resounding name
Overlooking the green waters and green mountains
Helping " carbon peak , carbon neutral "
Use your ingenuity
Name this satellite
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