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China launches successfully eighth Beidou satellite
Beijing, China - On the Long march-3A rocket launcher
It occurred yesterday, from the Satellite launch center in Xichang, in the Sichuan province, China, the lift-off of the rocket launch Long march-3A with on board the 8th navigation satellite Beidou or Compass. It is a IGSO, Inclined Geo Synchronous Orbit, identical to other two Beidous of the seven put into orbit in the last four years. Its launch also implies the completion of the basic functions...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128097
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency