China launches remote-sensing satellite
December 15, 2009 by Rob Vogelaar
China sent into space a remote-sensing satellite “Yaogan VIII” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Tuesday morning, according to the center.
The satellite, which was aboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket, was launched at 10:31 a.m. Tuesday, a source with the center said.
Also on board is a minisatellite, “Hope I,” which will be used for the country’s young people to experience aerospace science and technology. “Hope I” has already been put into orbit.
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