China Breaks New Ground in Satellite Laser Ranging, Reaching Lunar Distances
2025-04-25 / Read about 0 minute
Author:小编   

On April 23, a Chinese research team triumphantly captured the laser echo signal emanating from the single-corner cube reflector of the DRO-A satellite, utilizing a state-of-the-art ground laser ranging system equipped with a 1.2-meter aperture telescope. This achievement signifies a groundbreaking advancement in China's capabilities for satellite laser ranging at an astonishing distance of approximately 350,000 kilometers, equivalent to the distance between Earth and the Moon. This milestone underscores China's strides in deep space exploration technology.