Solar exploration satellite for Hα observations (羲和), launched in 2021.
As of: 01 Jun 2026.
ongoingSolar exploration
Xihe
羲和
As of: 01/06/2026Planned: 2021
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Overview
Quick facts
- Status
- ongoing
- Planned
- 2021
- Operator
- CAS
Mission goals
- High-resolution Hα observation of the solar chromosphere
Timeline / milestones
- 2021Launch
Scientific results / significance
China's first satellite with a dedicated Hα space telescope; a contribution to solar physics and space-weather research.
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