The New Era for Space Mining! China's First Mining Satellite, "CUMT Nanhu," Was Launched Into Space!

On July 23, 2023, at 10:50 Beijing time, China successfully used the Long March 2D carrier rocket at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center to launch four satellites into orbit, including Si Xiang 01~03 and Yinhe Aerospace Lingxi 03. The satellites were smoothly placed into their designated orbits, and the launch mission was a complete success. Si Xiang 01~03 satellites are mainly used for acquiring remote sensing observation data and providing commercial remote sensing services, while Yinhe Aerospace Lingxi 03 satellite is primarily for satellite communication technology verification.

This mission marked the 479th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.

The Long March 2D carrier rocket successfully launched four satellites into space, including one named "CUMT (China University of Mining and Technology) Nanhu," which is China's first mining Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing satellite. This satellite will provide reliable data support and diverse professional services for developing China's and even the world's mining industry, marking the successful launch of the "Smart Mine Starlink Plan."

"CUMT Nanhu" was jointly developed under the leadership of the China University of Mining and Technology's State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining. The satellite's design and implementation were carried out by Beijing Skylight Technology Co., Ltd., a Smart Mining Innovation Cluster member company. Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group supported and promoted this X-band sun-synchronous SAR satellite, which boasts high-resolution, lightweight, all-weather, and all-day operation advantages.

China University of Mining and Technology

This year, CUMT celebrates its 114th anniversary!

The people of CUMT diligently pursue scientific research:

• Pioneered the world's first industrial-scale experimental system for air-dense medium fluidized bed dry coal beneficiation.

• Developed China's first mining excavator robot.

• Established China's first industrial-scale underground coal gasification base.

• Founded China's first national key laboratory in the coal industry.

• Innovated dry separation and dry screening theories.

• Developed critical theories for rock control in mining areas.

• Advanced coal deep processing and efficient clean utilization technologies.

• Explored green mining and mining theory.

• Solved the worldwide challenge of extracting gas from low-permeability coal seams.

• Made breakthroughs in coal mine safety engineering theory and critical technologies.

  
  

National Key Laboratory for Deep Underground Engineering Intelligent Construction and Health Operations

Yunlong Lake Laboratory for Deep Earth Science and Engineering

University-Developed Deep Underground Engineering Dynamic Hazard True Triaxial Model Testing System

The people of China University of Mining and Technology have made significant contributions to society:

• The first academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in the coal industry, Song Zhenqi

• The first academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), Fan Weitang

• The first academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering from Hong Kong, Chen Qingquan

• A large number of technological elites, managerial talents, and leading professionals

• Over 340,000 graduates embarking on their journeys after graduating from China University of Mining and Technology

• Serve the nation and benefit humanity in various fields, including working in energy enterprises on the frontlines of production, conducting research in scientific institutions, and contributing to the broader society on the grand stage.