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China launches new remote sensing satellite

SUMMARY

China successfully launched the Yaogan 47 remote sensing satellite aboard a Long March 4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The launch occurred at 11:41 AM Beijing Time.

Yaogan 47 will primarily support national land surveys, urban planning, road design, crop yield estimation, environmental management, and disaster prevention.

This mission marks the 614th flight of the Long March carrier rocket series.


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