China launches new remote sensing satellite
Summary
China successfully launched the Yaogan-47 remote sensing satellite using a Long March-4B rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for applications including land surveys and disaster management.
Key Points
- China launched a Long March-4B rocket to place the Yaogan-47 satellite into orbit.
- The launch took place at 11:41 a.m. Beijing Time from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
- Yaogan-47 will be used for national land surveys, urban planning, road network design, crop yield estimation, environmental management, and disaster prevention.
- This launch was the 614th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
