China launches Fengyun-3 satellite

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China launches Fengyun-3 satellite
by Staff Writers
Jiuquan (XNA) Aug 03, 2023

China on Thursday launched a satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.

The Fengyun-3 06 satellite was launched at 11:47 am (Beijing Time) by a Long March-4C carrier rocket and successfully entered the planned orbit.

The launch marked the 481st flight mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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