On July 31, the first batch of Square Kilometre Array (SKA) mid-frequency antenna structures contributed by China to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) were delivered by the 54th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation.
The SKA is the world's largest radio telescope project constructed and operated through joint contributions from multiple countries globally, and the mid-frequency antenna structure serves as a core facility within the SKA array. Led by a Chinese team, the task of developing the SKA mid-frequency antenna structure represents China's first and currently largest single physical contribution to the SKAO project.
Subsequently, the SKA mid-frequency antenna structures will enter the massive production and construction phase. It is anticipated that the 64 mid-frequency antennas manufactured in China will be fully installed by the end of 2026, contributing to humanity's understanding and exploration of the universe.
