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Gobi Desert

Coverage of Gobi Desert in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 24 · 15:08 UTCMost recent: Jun 10 · 13:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
CCTVorganization2Qianfan networkorganization1Zhuque-2E rockettopic1Qianfan DTC-01topic1China Mobileorganization1Mainland Chinaplace1HQ-16Ftopic1US Patriot PAC2 and 3 systemstopic173rd Group Armyorganization1People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Commandorganization1Taiwanplace1Lai Ka-yingperson1Zhu Yangzhuperson1Zhang Zhiyuanperson1Shenzhou-23 missiontopic1Jiuquanplace1Gansu provinceplace1Wentian Pavilionplace1
Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJun 10 · 13:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?

    China’s Qianfan network has deployed 201 broadband satellites, reaching a national milestone after a recent launch from the Gobi Desert. The mission included a direct-to-cell test satellite and a satellite from China Mobile, but concerns remain about the project's slow deployment and high costs.

  • SECURITYJun 6 · 11:12 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan

    Mainland China has deployed a new missile, likely the HQ-16F, to frontline troops facing Taiwan. The missile is comparable to US Patriot PAC2 and 3 systems, and the 73rd Group Army conducted its first live-fire test in the Gobi Desert. The unit is part of the People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command.

  • SCIENCEMay 24 · 15:08 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hongkongers praise astronaut Lai Ka-ying at send-off ceremony in Jiuquan

    Hongkongers attended a send-off ceremony in Jiuquan to celebrate the Shenzhou-23 mission, praising Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, as a source of inspiration. The event featured cheers for astronauts Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan before they traveled to the Gobi Desert launch site.