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2023.08.31 17:53 GMT+8

China launches new remote sensing satellites

Updated 2023.08.31 17:53 GMT+8
CGTN

Three satellites of the Yaogan-36 family carried by a Long March-2D carrier rocket are launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 31, 2023. /CMG

China launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon to send three remote sensing satellites into space.

The Yaogan-39 satellites were launched at 3:36 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province and entered the preset orbit.

The mission is the 485th flight of the Long March carrier rockets.

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