China on Sunday successfully launched a new optical remote-sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The launch took place at 10:27 am (Beijing Time).
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. (/Xinhua)
( With inputs from ANI )
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