Chinese observatories operating in space and on the ground are being used together to trace the long journey of cosmic rays, Macau Business reports.
The work, reported on Monday, September 21, 2026, involves tracking these high-energy particles across their travel paths using instruments based both above the atmosphere and on the Earth's surface.
Cosmic rays are studied through a combination of detection methods because the particles interact with the atmosphere before reaching the ground. Pairing space-based instruments with ground-based obse
The report frames the effort as part of China's broader use of multiple observation platforms to study cosmic rays. Macau Business did not specify which missions or observatory sites contributed to th
Further results from the joint observation effort have yet to be detailed. Watch for additional reporting from Macau Business or the participating observatories for specifics on the data collected and
China is combining space- and ground-based observatories to trace how cosmic rays travel, according to Macau Business.