At 15:30, August 2, 2005 local time, China blasted off its 21st recoverable satellite aboard a CZ-2C rocket, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. 9 minutes after the launch, the Xi?痑n based mission control said the satellite designed for scientific experiments has entered the target orbit. The satellite, as successfully launched, will work on scientific researches, land survey, mapping, and space activities.
The launch marks the 85th flight of Long-March series carrier rockets, and makes the 44th successful launch in a row since October 1996. The satellite, before recovered, would be tracked, measured, and maneuvered by the Xi?痑n based satellite mission controller. China has so far launched 21 recoverable satellites conducting scientific experiments in space. The derived findings have contributed to China?痵 S&T and economic development. |
