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China launched the ninth satellite of "Beidou" system
Beijing, China - A navigation system totally developed by China

China has successfully launched the ninth satellite navigation that makes up the "Beidou" navigation system. The launch occurred at 05:44 local time (2144 GMT on July 26) from the Xichang Satellite Launching Center in Sichuan province, in weather conditions of heavy rain. Long March-3A rocket has brought the satellite into geostationary orbit. The satellite navigation system "Beidou" is a project...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132333
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency