China launches two navigation satellites

Updated: 2012-04-30 08:56

(Xinhua)

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XICHANG - China successfully launched two satellites into space at 4:50 am Beijing Time Monday, the 12th and 13th satellites for its Beidou global navigation and positioning network, the launch center said.

China launches two navigation satellites

China successfully launched two satellites into space at 4:50 am Beijing Time Monday, the 12th and 13th satellites for its Beidou global navigation and positioning network. [Photo/Xinhua] 

The satellites, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the Southwestern Sichuan province, was boosted by a Long March-3B carrier rocket.


 

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