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China launches hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation

Today, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center -VIDEO

China launched a new Earth observation satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 11:01 am today Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (Beijing time). To be precise, Gaofen-5 02, a hyperspectral satellite that will have the task of monitoring the state of the atmosphere, water and soil, was sent aboard the Long March-4C vector. The satellite entered orbit successfully.Today is the 387th mission of...

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Beijing, China, 09/07/2021 14:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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