China's Long March 2D launches Yunhai-1 03 satellite, rocket sheds tiles

A Chinese Long March 2D launched the Yunhai-1 03 satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Sept. 21, 2022. The satellite will be used for “detecting the atmospheric, marine and space environments, disaster prevention” and more, according to China Central Television (CCTV). The rocket sheds insulation tiles during launch, a normal occurrence. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by [Steve Spaleta](https://twitter.com/stevespaleta)