BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhuanet) -- China has successfully launched its Tianhui I-02 mapping satellite. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu province on Sunday. It has entered its preset orbit.
The satellite will mainly be used to conduct scientific experiments, carry out land resource surveys and map territory. Remote sensing information and test results from the satellite will boost both the country’s scientific research and economic development.
The mission marked the 161st launch for the Long March rocket family since 1970.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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