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China launched a third satellite for navigation

Beijing, China - News communicated by press agency Xinhua

Chinese press agency Xinhua communicated yesterday that China launched Long March 3-A rocket, with on board the third satellite for navigation. Launch operated by Xichang's space center, in Sichuan, in the Chinese Southern-West, Saturday at 5:34 pm (Gmt). According to the press agency, China completed its program for a system that will offer meteorological services of navigation and positioning to...

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Rome, Italy, 05/26/2003 12:22
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