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China: launched "Beidou" navigation satellite

Beijing, China - It could be an alternative to American GPS and European Galileo Project

China has launched its first navigation satellite in nearly four years, taking a step forward in its drive to develop a positioning system intended to eventually rival Washington’s GPS and Europe's Galileo. The successful launch on Saturday of the “Beidou” ("Big Dipper") navigation satellite, on board a Long March 3A rocket, underscores Beijing’s determination to develop its space industry, from Xi...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 73565
Rome, Italy, 02/05/2007 16:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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