20 December 2022
The Macao Student Science Satellite 1 was released from the cargo bay of the Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft on 18 December. The 12 kg mini satellite is tasked with helping students in Macao to learn about Earth imaging, radio communication and other spaceflight activities, according to the CMSA. The agency said that to make the best use of the carrying capacity of Tianzhou crafts, scientists have used them to transport several payloads of scientific equipment and mini satellites to orbit. It said future Tianzhou missions will also offer educational opportunities to researchers at home and abroad.
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