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China launches six Yunhai-2 satellites for atmospheric environment research
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Jiuquan (XNA) Jan 01, 2019

File image of Long March-2D launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

China successfully sent six atmospheric environment research satellites and a test communication satellite into orbit Saturday.

They were launched by a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 4:00 p.m.

The six Yunhai-2 satellites will be used to study atmospheric environment, monitor space environment, prevent and reduce disasters, and conduct scientific experiments.

Source: Xinhua News


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