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China launches new experimental satellite

Beijing, China - It is the 73rd since 1971

Today China launched its 18th recoverable science experimental satellite into a pre-set orbit. The satellite was launched from launch tower at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province, northwest China at 3.20 p.m. It will remain in orbit for 18 days before returning to Earth and it will gather data for scientific research, land surveying, mapping and other scientific experiments. From the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 54445
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2003 13:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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