The "Exploring Space, Chasing the Starry Dream" practice team from the Department of Precision Instruments visited the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on the afternoon of January 23rd. The team was there to witness the triumphant launch of the Long March 6A modified launch vehicle, which carried "18 satellites on a single rocket". The group was led by Zhang Gaofei, the Party Secretary of the Department of Precision Instruments, and included 22 faculty members and students, with guidance from teachers such as Xiao Qirong and Zhao Kaichun.

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center holds a significant place in China as a key testing facility for experimental satellites, application satellites, and launch vehicles. The center is equipped with comprehensive systems for testing and launching, telemetry, tracking and command, command and control, and overall support. It is distinguished by its multiple launch positions, wide azimuth coverage, long-range capabilities, and high-precision measurement systems.

In the morning, the team made the exploration of the Launch Pad 9 and the Meritorious Launch Pad. Launch Pad 9, established in 2008, has been the site of nearly a hundred space launch missions. The Meritorious Launch Pad, one of the center's earliest launch sites, was retired after 47 missions, becoming a symbol of the space spirit. In the underground command post of the Meritorious Launch Pad, the team gained a profound understanding of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" spirit and the lunar exploration spirit through the vivid explanations provided by the guide.

In the afternoon, the team gathered in front of the on-site command and control hall, where they witnessed the breathtaking launch of the Long March 6A modified launch vehicle up close. The rocket, accompanied by a thunderous roar and a blazing trail of fire, ascended into the sky, successfully delivering the Qianfan Jiguang 06 satellite group into its predetermined orbit in a "one rocket, eighteen satellites" configuration. The team members eagerly captured the moment with their mobile phones and cameras, expressing their admiration for the aerospace personnel and their resolve to emulate their dedication and commitment in contributing to the development of a technologically advanced nation.

This experience also reinforced their sense of responsibility and mission towards technological innovation beyond offering the faculty and students with a deep appreciation of the history and development of China's aerospace industry. The team members stated that they would be inspired by the aerospace spirit, striving to evolve into innovative technological talents and demonstrating the excellence of Tsinghua's Department of Precision Instruments in the arena of building a modern socialist country.