Xinhua is reporting that China launched two environmental research satellites from the Shanxi province on October 6th. With a designed lifespan of more than two years, the two satellites of the Shijian VI-04 group will carry out probes on space environment and radiation and conduct space science experiments, according to the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. (Source: English.Xinhuanet.com)
Satnews Daily
October 6th, 2010
China... Two Up + Away (Launch)
Xinhua is reporting that China launched two environmental research satellites from the Shanxi province on October 6th. With a designed lifespan of more than two years, the two satellites of the Shijian VI-04 group will carry out probes on space environment and radiation and conduct space science experiments, according to the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. (Source: English.Xinhuanet.com)