China launches new communication satellite
10:17, 19 September 2011
XICHANG. September 19. KAZINFORM China successfully launched a new communication satellite, Zhongxing-1A, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province early Monday; Kazinform refers to Xinhua
The satellite, lifted by a Long March-3B rocket carrier, blasted off from the center at 0:33 a.m. and successfully entered the preset orbit, sources with the center said.
Zhongxing-1A was designed and manufactured by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation; Kazinform cites Xinhua.
To learn more go to www.xinhuanet.com/english2010