Waspie_Dwarf Posted April 26, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2013 China launches high-definition earth observation satellite BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China sent high-definition earth observation satellite "Gaofen 1" into space shortly after noon on Friday, marking the start of a program that will substantially improve its capabilities in disaster relief, resources and environment survey.The satellite unfolded its solar panel in orbit at 12:39 p.m. after its carrier -- a Long March-2D rocket -- was launched from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:13 p.m. Beijing time, announced the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND). Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted April 26, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Closing my curtains now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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