Successful launch of Yaogan 8
Dec 16: China launched again a remote-sensing satellite, “Yaogan VIII,” from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province.
The satellite was successfully launched into the space on a Long March 4C carrier rocket, the center reported.
It will be mainly used for scientific experiment, land resources survey, crop yield estimates and disaster prevention and reduction, according to the center.
The launch of the Yaogan series of remote sensing satellites started in 2006 with Yaogan 1. In 2007 no. 2 to no. 4, in 2008 no. 5 was launched and this year no.6, 7 and 8.
Source: Space Mart / RIA Novosti
Succerful Launch of Yaogan 7
Dec14: China launched Wednesday a remote-sensing satellite, “Yaogan VII,” from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province.
The satellite was successfully launched into the space on a Long March 2D carrier rocket at 4:42 p.m., the center reported.
It will be mainly used for scientific experiment, land resources survey, crop yield estimates and disaster prevention and reduction, according to the center.
The launch of the Yaogan series of remote sensing satellites started in 2006 with Yaogan 1. In 2007 no. 2 to no. 4, in 2008 no. 5 was launched and this year no.6 and 7.
Source: Space Mart / XNA