China: China sent a new satellite for ocean-salinity detection into space on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). According to Qatar News Agency, the satellite was launched using a Long March-4B Y53 carrier rocket and has successfully entered its preset orbit. The satellite aims to enhance China's high-precision global ocean-salinity detection capabilities, facilitating improved data collection on ocean dynamics and environmental factors. This advancement is expected to boost the accuracy of China's marine forecasting products. The satellite will also support marine environmental forecasting, ecological forecasting, water-cycle monitoring, short-term climate prediction, and global climate change research. It is set to provide critical data for applications in agriculture, disaster mitigation, meteorology, and other related industries, as reported by CNSA. This mission marked the 545th flight of the Long March series rockets, furthering China's achievements in space exploration and technology.