China Launches Experimental Satellite
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China successfully launched its Shijian-16 satellite for space research and experiments Friday, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center said.
A Long March-4B carrier rocket blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province, Oct 25, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]
The satellite was boosted by a Long March-4B carrier rocket at 11:50, according to the center in Northwest China.
Shijian-16 is used mainly for conducting space environment exploration and technological experiments. Friday's launch marked the 182nd launch boosted by a Long March rocket. (Xinhua)
China successfully launched its Shijian-16 satellite for space research and experiments Friday, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center said.
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| A Long March-4B carrier rocket blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province, Oct 25, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua] |
The satellite was boosted by a Long March-4B carrier rocket at 11:50, according to the center in Northwest China.
Shijian-16 is used mainly for conducting space environment exploration and technological experiments. Friday's launch marked the 182nd launch boosted by a Long March rocket. (Xinhua)
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