Tag: China Academy of Space Technology
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China successfully launches two satellites for Pakistan
A Chinese Long March 2C rocket lifts off Monday from the Jiuquan space center. Credit: Xinhua A Chinese Long March 2C rocket launched Monday with two satellites for Pakistan’s national space agency, extending a partnership between the two countries’ space programs. The Long March 2C booster lifted off at 0356 GMT Monday (11:56 p.m. EDT…
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Communications satellite launched from China to connect Asia-Pacific
A Long March 3B rocket lifts off with the Apstar 6C communications satellite. Credit: Xinhua A Chinese-built communications satellite owned by Hong Kong-based operator launched Thursday aboard a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang space base in southwest China. The Apstar 6C communications craft lifted off at 1606 GMT (12:06 p.m. EDT) Thursday from…
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Chinese TV broadcasting satellite reaches operational orbit after off-target launch
Chinasat 9A pictured with members of the satellite’s manufacturing and test team. Credit: China Academy of Space Technology The Chinasat 9A communications satellite has arrived at its operational perch more than 22,000 miles over the equator after a Long March rocket deployed the craft in a lower-than-planned orbit last month due to a roll control…