China has launched several satellites specifically designed for space environme

China has launched several satellites specifically designed for space environment monitoring, which play a crucial role in understanding and predicting the conditions of outer space that could affect satellites, spacecraft, and human missions. Some of these satellites include:

Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS): Although primarily a navigation system, BDS also provides space environment information as part of its broader mission.

Zhangheng1 (also known as the China SeismoElectromagnetic Satellite or CSES): Launched in February 2018, Zhangheng1 is dedicated to studying the Earth's electromagnetic field and ionosphere, which are influenced by space weather events.

Shiyan Weixing Series (Experimental Satellites): This series includes satellites like Shiyan1, Shiyan6, and others, which have carried out various experiments related to space environment monitoring and satellite technology verification.

TanSat (Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Satellite): While TanSat's main goal is to monitor global carbon dioxide levels, it also contributes to our understanding of the space environment by observing how greenhouse gases interact with solar radiation and other space phenomena.

Fengyun Series (Weather Satellites): The Fengyun meteorological satellites provide data on atmospheric conditions, including those that can be affected by space weather, such as auroral activity and ionospheric disturbances.

Dongfanghong4 (DFH4): This is a communications satellite platform that has been used for various missions, some of which may include space environment monitoring capabilities.

SJ10 (Shijian10): A reentry capsule used for life sciences and materials research, SJ10's mission included studies on the effects of the space environment on materials and biological specimens during reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

Tianwen1: China's first Mars orbiter, Tianwen1 carries instruments that can help in understanding the space environment around Mars, contributing to knowledge that can be extrapolated to space environments closer to Earth.

China's investment in space environment monitoring satellites is part of a larger strategy to ensure the safety and reliability of its growing fleet of space assets. These satellites help in forecasting and mitigating the risks posed by space weather, which includes solar storms, geomagnetic disturbances, and other phenomena that can disrupt communication systems and damage satellites.

As of my last update in early 2023, these satellites, among others, form part of China's comprehensive approach to space environment monitoring. However, given the rapid pace of China's space program, there may be additional satellites or missions launched after this date that would expand their capabilities or contribute new data to the field.