China successfully launches optical remote-sensing satellite Gaofen-9 05

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

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Sunday's launch was the 343rd mission of the Long March rocket series, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. | Photo: Shutterstock
Press Trust of India Beijing
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 23 2020 | 1:07 PM IST

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.

Topics :Chinaremote sensing satellitesChina space mission

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