20:25, 12-Feb-2018
BeiDou Satellite System: China launches another two satellites for the navigation system
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China has launched another two satellites for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The two satellites' entry into orbit brings the third phase of the navigation system closer to completion. They are the 5th and 6th satellites in the BeiDou-3 system.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the launch site on Saturday to inspect the preparations. He talked with the scientists and technicians, and told them to continue their pursuit of precision and perfection to ensure the success of the launch.