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Int’l Payload Laser Retroreflector Deployed on Moon's Far Side by Chang’e-6 Mission
Among the international payloads onboard is the laser retroreflector INRRI (INstrument for landing-Roving laser Retroreflector Investigations), a joint development by the National Laboratory of Frascati, National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN-LNF) and the Planetary Mapping and Remote Sensing Laboratory from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Mounted on the top panel of the Chang’e-6 lander, and successfully deployed on the far side of the moon, INRRI, which functions as a mirror for laser beams, aims to be the first laser retroreflector absolute control point on the moon’s far side. It will provide support for high-precision positioning on the lunar surface and the orbit determination and navigation of lunar orbiters.
Jun 25, 2024
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Chang'e-6's Lunar Penetrating Radar Paves the Way for Historic Sampling Mission
At 6:23 a.m. on June 2, the Chang'e-6 lander successfully landed in the pre-selected landing area of the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the Moon and began the drilling sample and surface extraction with drilling tools and robotic arms. The lunar penetrating radar effective payload developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) undertakes the task of subsurface detection before drilling and sampling. The lunar penetrating radar serves as an x-ray machine of geologists, allowing scientists to study the layer structure information beneath the Moon’s surface before sampling.
Jun 11, 2024
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International Society for Digital Earth Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On June 1, 2024, the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a grand ceremony during the Third China Digital Earth Conference. Over 1,200 experts and scholars from government, science, education, industry, and international organizations gathered to honor ISDE's contributions to global digital earth development and to showcase China's achievements in digital earth science research and technology.
Jun 12, 2024
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UN Controller and ASG for Programme Planning, Finance and Budget Chandramouli Ramanathan Visits CBAS
On April 25, H.E. Mr. Chandramouli Ramanathan，Controller and Assistant-Secretary-General for Programme Planning, Finance and Budget in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance of the United Nations (UN), accompanied by another two UN officials, visited the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) headquartered in Beijing. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as digital technology's role in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering inter-agency cooperation.
Apr 26, 2024
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China Focus: AI Algorithm Maps out Detailed Carbon Emissions for City Managers
BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A team of Chinese scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) tech to accurately map out carbon emissions in big cities. This is an attempt that may help urban managers make more evidence-based plans in fighting global warming.
Apr 25, 2024
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Satellite Helps Distinguish Various Sources of Light
Chinese scientists have turned to science satellite SDGSAT-1 as a tool to manage the impact of modern illumination sources on the urban environment, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published recently in the International Journal of Digital Earth.
Mar 02, 2024
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Forest, Ice Loss Observed over 35 Years
Significant changes in global land cover have occurred from 1985 to 2020, with both forest destruction and restoration accelerating, and impermeable surfaces continuing to expand, according to an annual report on global ecological and environmental remote sensing monitoring released by the National Remote Sensing Center of China on Friday.
Jan 06, 2024
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Global Production of Bulk Grain, Oil Crops Sees Year-on-year Increase
BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- The global production of bulk grain and oil crops saw a year-on-year increase in 2023, according to the 2023 annual report on the remote-sensing monitoring of the global ecological environment, which was made public on Friday.
Jan 06, 2024
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Former UN General Assembly President Visits International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
On December 6, 2023, Csaba Kőrösi, the 77th President of the United Nations General Assembly, visited the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS).
Dec 07, 2023
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AIR, ISC Sustain Partnership on International Program Office for Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Program
In a virtual signing ceremony held on November 29, 2023, Prof. WU Yirong, the Director-General of the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvatore Aricò, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Science Council (ISC), marking the commencement of International Program Office (IPO) for the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Program which has stepped into the second phase.
Dec 01, 2023
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AIR Releases Airborne Remote Sensing Data Resource Node
The Airborne Remote Sensing Data Resource Node, a node of the National Earth Observation Data Center, was recently launched to provide flight data services for government departments and research institutions, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Oct 31, 2023
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Chinese Satellite Constellation Captures High-precision Terrain Images
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese constellation of remote-sensing satellites has successfully obtained high-precision terrain mapping data products using the multi-baseline interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) technology, marking the country's first in-orbit application of such a mapping system.
Oct 17, 2023
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2023 Report on Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals Released at UN SDG Summit
The Report on Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals (2023) was released by the Chinese side at the High-level Meeting on Global Development Initiative Cooperation Outcomes held in New York on September 19 local time, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Sep 20, 2023
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China's Digital Program Aids Sustainable Dev't of BRI Countries
BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- China has boosted the sustainable development of countries within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through a series of specially designed digital projects, according to the 7th Digital Belt and Road Conference.
Sep 05, 2023
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