BEIJING (PTI): China successfully launched a new optical remote-sensing satellite from its Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Sunday.
The satellite, Gaofen-9 05, was sent into orbit by a Long March-2D carrier rocket.
A multifunctional test satellite and another satellite named Tiantuo-5 were also launched via the rocket.
Sunday's launch was the 343rd mission of the Long March rocket series, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
China successfully launches new optical remote-sensing satellite
Article Posted on : - Aug 24, 2020
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