The Japanese H-2A rocket carrying a new information-gathering optical satellite lifted off at 1:36 PM (0436 GMT) from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.

下午1：36(格林尼治时间04：36)，日本的H - 2a火箭携带一颗新型信息采集光学卫星从西南部的种岛太空中心发射升空。

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However, Mr Hansen said it was unlikely the Northern Lights could create the optical effect on its own. Instead the aurora might be bouncing off an external source like a satellite or an airplane.

然而，后来经调查，他排除了该现象是北极光自身产生的推测，他认为这可能是一个物体例如卫星或飞机反射极光产生的影像。

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But a powerful laser could probably burn sensitive optical sensors on a satellite, doing permanent damage.

但一束激光强光可能会烧坏卫星上的光敏传感器，造成永久损害。

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China has an initial electro-optical and radar satellite constellation that will this year be joined by Russian-designed surveillance satellites.

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This will establish a truly meshed optical network, ensuring world-wide coverage at service levels and connectivity options previously unattainable by other satellite platforms.

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