22 August 2022
Space tracking ship Yuanwang 3 left its port on 22 August at 9:00 BJT for its next maritime tracking and monitoring mission. Before the departure, the scientific and technical personnel have conducted the comprehensive overhaul and test of the onboard tracking and monitoring equipment, and carried out the practical operation drills. "On this voyage, we will be faced with practical tests such as long sailing time, great changes in time zones, aging equipment performance and variable weather conditions in the targeted area," said Sun Jiangping, director of Yuanwang-3's planning department.
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