China launches new satellite into orbit

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The modified Long March-7 carrier rocket lifts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan. /CMG

China on Sunday launched a new satellite from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan.

The Shijian-28 satellite was launched at 8:20 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket. The satellite entered its preset orbit, marking a complete success of the mission.

The Shijian-28 satellite is carried into orbit atop the modified Long March-7 carrier rocket. /CMG

It was the 611th flight mission of the Long March-series carrier rockets.

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