China successfully launches new optical remote-sensing satellite

A multifunctional test satellite and another satellite named Tiantuo-5 were also launched via the rocket.

Published: 23rd August 2020 11:02 AM  |   Last Updated: 23rd August 2020 11:02 AM   |  A+A A-

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By PTI

BEIJING: China successfully launched a new optical remote-sensing satellite from its Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Sunday.

The satellite, Gaofen-9 05, was sent into orbit by a Long March-2D carrier rocket.

A multifunctional test satellite and another satellite named Tiantuo-5 were also launched via the rocket.

Sunday's launch was the 343rd mission of the Long March rocket series, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.