China recovered its first reusable experimental satellite on Friday, retrieving its scientific payload and equipment after two weeks in orbit.
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The China National Space Administration said the Shijian-19 satellite met its targets on various technological fronts, from reusability to payload ratio and re-entry.
“Shijian-19 is … an efficient platform for research in microgravity science and space life sciences,” state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.
“Additionally, the Shijian-19 satellite provided an in-orbit flight test verification opportunity for domestically produced components and materials.
“The flight tests verified the technical specifications of a new generation of high-performance, reusable space experiment platforms.”
The satellite is part of a series developed by the Fifth Academy of the Aerospace Science and Technology Group for scientific exploration and experiments.
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