Chinese scientists set record with daytime laser ranging to Moon satellite

Chinese scientists achieved a milestone in space exploration. They successfully conducted satellite laser ranging in Earth-moon space during the day. The team beamed a laser to the Tiandu-1 satellite, about 130,000 kilometers away. They captured the return signal using an upgraded lunar laser ranging system. This enhances navigation in space. It supports future deep-space projects and lunar missions by 2030.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/chinese-scientists-set-record-with-daytime-laser-ranging-to-moon-satellite-130000-kilometers-away/articleshow/121932906.cms