At 16:45, August 29, 2005, China lifted off its 22nd recoverable satellite atop a CZ2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The data received by the Xi?痑n Satellite Control Center show the smooth orbital entrance and operation of the satellite that is designed for scientific experiments. During orbiting, the satellite will mainly work on scientific experiments, land survey, mapping, and space technology related experiments. The data and research findings derived from the satellite will be used in the nation?痵 scientific research and economic development.
The launch makes the 87th flight of China?痵 CZ series carrier rockets, as well as a 45th successful launch in a row since October 1996. |
