China launched Gaofen-5 to monitor air pollution

 China launched Gaofen-5 to monitor air pollution

• China has successfully launched a hyperspectral imaging satellite 'Gaofen-5' for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere, including air pollution from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
• It was the 274th flight mission by a Long March carrier rocket.
• The Gaofen-5 satellite was launched off the back of a Long March 4C rocket.
• Gaofen-5 is the first China-developed satellite that can monitor air pollution.
• It can dynamically reflect the state of air pollution in China through the monitoring of air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and aerosols.